This semester at TCC, while working as the communications intern, I had the opportunity to create a passion project entirely of my choosing. I spent several months considering different ideas, unsure of what direction I wanted to take. However, after working closely with the Interfaith Council, I became deeply interested in how faith is evolving on modern college campuses. That curiosity ultimately led me to create In Good Faith.

In Good Faith is a video project centered on the experiences of four students of faith on campus. Through a series of interviews, I aimed to understand not only what their beliefs mean to them personally, but how those beliefs shape their sense of community and belonging at TCC. As I conducted these interviews, clear themes began to emerge. Each student spoke with genuine excitement and pride about their faith tradition, not just in sharing it with me, but in wanting to share it with others on campus as well.

All four students emphasized the importance of the communities they had found through their faith groups. They described these spaces as welcoming, grounding, and deeply supportive, and many expressed a strong desire for students outside of their faith to feel comfortable visiting, asking questions, and engaging with them. Seeing the shared joy, openness, and acceptance across different faiths was incredibly heartwarming and gave me a deeper understanding of what truly unites us rather than divides us.

My advice to students is this: don’t be afraid to step into spaces that feel unfamiliar. Whether it’s a faith group, cultural organization, or campus event, curiosity and openness can lead to meaningful connections—and often, a better understanding of both others and yourself.