More information about first year students at WSU

Campus Crusade staff and student leaders were encouraged at the findings of what WSU students are willing to share on the campus of WSU. Many people think that spirituality is on the decline and that students simply aren't willing to talk about spiritual things. The data actually shows very differently.

Some can argue that the data is a bit skewed, because students had to be willing to fill out a survey that most likely involved questions about spiritual things. But, we believe that it is a fairly accurate representation of students at our major University.

The survey was 'incentivized' by a chance to win 'whatever you want' (with stipulations, of course) up to $100. We collected the surveys, and put up our 'posts' at each of the 3 dining halls around the WSU campus.

Here were the questions we asked on the survey:

Which of the following is most important to you?
- Success - Fulfillment - Security - Happiness - Love

Do you believe there is a higher power?
- Yes - No - Maybe

Would you be willing to take 20 minutes this semester to give your input on Spiritual things?
- Yes - No - Maybe

Would you like to know more about Campus Crusade for Christ's weekly meeting, Cru?
- Yes - No - Maybe

Name / Res. Hall & Room # / Phone

We were encouraged by how many students said they would be willing to talk with someone about spiritual things - and not even knowing who that person might be! Just think of how willing people might be willing to talk with someone about spiritual things if they had a relationship with that person!

One thing that was striking to us, was what students said was most important to them. The most common answer by far was 'happiness.' See the breakdown below of males vs. females:





How might we consider this as we approach sharing the gospel with students at WSU? What do you think? Do you have any ideas for how to talk with students who say that 'happiness' is their ultimate goal in life?

We would love to hear your thoughts...