Asperger's and Academia: A Personal Story

Today's student guest post is by Andrena LeBlanc. She is in her second year completing her MA. Andrena currently lives in Wolfville, NS.

Asperger’s Syndrome is a condition I have, and it affects everything I do, including my academic life.  For those who do not know, Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of high functioning autism. It affects how people see the world and interact in it. Not only can it make them awkward in social situations, but it can also make them avoid

Anti-Slavery Week at Acadia

Today's student guest post is by Pelham Flowerdew. He is in his third year at Acadia University. Pelham is the president of Acadia Christian Fellowship.

Hello Div College and beyond!

Those of you who are current students may have seen me around the building every once in a while, and if not, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Pelham Flowerdew, and I’m in my 3rd year pursuing  two degrees – Chemistry and Theology.

I have the privilege of letting you know that this week is a significant one here at Acadia. Anti-Slavery Week, organised by Acadia Christian

Creative Study Habits

*Editor's note: Sometimes it is important
to take a break from studies and be a little silly.

Today's student guest post is by Isaac "Tree" Russell. He is in his second year of the MDiv program. Tree is the Youth Pastor at Aylesford Baptist Church. He currently lives in Wolfville, NS.

Hello everyone,

I would like to take a moment to share my study methods and ways I've personally found to be successful to me for studying. There are three components of studying for me which, when blended together, create a solid study recipe anyone can digest. The components are the right place,

The Last 33.3 KM

Today's student guest post is by Erin Jackman. She is in her third year of the MDiv program. Erin serves at Newport Baptist Church and as Social Rep on ADCSA. She currently lives in Scotch Village, NS.
Not to alarm anyone, especially my fellow classmates, but there are only four weeks of classes left.  Really?  When did that happen?  With one-month left and a heavy final month of class, we students are entering a time of stress and anxiety. Not only do we have assignments and final exams coming up, most of us are involved in

Hayward Week Reflection

Today's student guest post is by James Wood.  He is in the first year of the MA program with a focus on New Testament. James lives in Wolfville, NS.

When asked to blog about Hayward Week, I was suddenly reminded how new I am to Acadia Divinity College (ADC). My family and I moved here from Saskatchewan less than three months ago, and we had no ties to Wolfville, let alone Acadia. What insight could I possibly have in such a short time? I quickly discovered ADC lived up to its

ADCSA Executive 2013 - 2014

The ADCSA (Acadia Divinity College Student Association) Executive exists to help bring community and assist you from a student standpoint as you study at ADC.  This year we are focusing on ways to enhance community at ADC in the midst of the changes over the last few years which has resulted in ADC students spread throughout Atlantic Canada and the world.

If you have ideas or concerns or would like more information about student life at ADC, please contact us.  You can contact any of us by email (below picture) or visit the ADC Students Online page for more ways to contact current ADC students.

Meet the 2013 - 2014 ADCSA Executive Team:

ADC Trip to Israel

Today's student guest post is by Ben Grosvenor.  He is in the third year of the Mdiv program. Ben lives in Stewiacke, NS.

It was early February 2012. I had absolutely no idea that a mere two and a half months later I would be making a trip of a lifetime. I had just taken a seat by myself in the Langley room with my bowl of soup. It was Wednesday afternoon at ADC, and the room was quickly filling with hungry students and staff who were taking advantage of the very reasonably priced community lunch. It was just moments after I had began sipping my soup that Dr. Glenn Wooden