Biola University Top Questions

I am beginning to learn how to think for myself. I have more oppertunities in college than I ever had in high school. I am finally starting to like who I am. When I leave college, I will have the degree that I need to have a job, but I will have much more than just that. I will leave with friendships that will probably last forever. God does a lot of amazing things daily, but sometimes we don't realize it. My relationship with God is tronger than ever. Priase Him! !

•My eyes have been open to all the potential that God has given me and appreciation for the diversities of His creation. I’ve faced challenging moments of time management, and hurting moments realizing my own hypocrisies, or loving myself deeper for my past, my race, my now, and all the wonderful ways God wants me to succeed in life. I have learned that my voice is important and that I am worth being loved. I have also found that I don’t have to choose to put stresses of the world on myself. I’ve given my stresses to God, and now I have joy complete that I have to pursue daily. At Biola, I’ve gotten awesome encouragement to find my passions and think toward the future about job careers that could fit me! I don’t feel alone here, because I’ve formed significant relationships that I will have forever, and gained an education that helps me learn about the world, my faith, and live in freedom to love and discover the possibilities ahead. I feel like I’m getting properly prepared in mind, spirit, and body to be an active citizen in adult society.

My experience at Biola University has afforded me time and opportunity to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually. My professors and peers all have high expectations but work with and for each other to meet those expectations. Biola is a "family," and though students are expected to compete and be successful, there is also support and commaradarie. There is great balance and blend in all things that both push and pull students to succeed at the highest levels and yet reminds us to value each person as unique, created by God for a purpose. I have grown inmeasurably by attending college. My view of the world has been expanded, and my desire is take what I've learned and use it to help others grow in immeasurable ways as well.

I have gotten friends, knowledge, and growth out of my experience at Biola. I have spent a lot of money and will continue to spend a lot of money, but it has been worth it. I see how God's goodness is manifested in many different ways.

My Grandpa has always encouraged me to strive hard in school and work hard, ever since I was in Kindergarten. I knew when I applied to Biola that his words were going to be the motto of most of my time there. I not only had chosen one of the toughest academic majors, but also the major that happened to be the most highly competitive and compact in California; Nursing. College is not an easy place to buckle down and work hard like my Grandpa had always advised. There is so many experiences and so many 'firsts'. I learned what it was like to have to study almost all night, to run out and get a late night snack with friends, lay on the grass waiting for a class to begin, debate issues with classmates, and make friends again. College challenged me to spread my wings, branch off from the comfort of my parents and become independent. I have become more proud of who I am and the choices I've made that have enabled me to look at life with optimism and faith knowing that I truly can succeed in whatever I put my heart, mind and soul to.

Even though I have not gone to college yet, I do know how valuable going to college and getting some type of education after high school is. Both of my parents attended college and then later on dropped out. I also have two older sisters that have not attended college. Knowing from my expirience living with my parents, I know how hard it is getting a decent job that pays well and will pay the bills, finding a job that you enjoy, and finding a job with stability really is; especially the way the economy is. My parents strive for me to have a better, easier, and happier life than they did; as do I. Knowing that I will be attending school this August is so exciting to me; it's beyond words. I am so ready to prove to my friends, famliy, and myself that I can do it and make them proud.

I have gained much through my college experience. I have learned responsibility and dedication to a higher purpose than my next grade. Learning is a life-long process and college has set the foundation for how I tackle all that life has to offer. My wisdom and preparation are only as strong as my own dedication to them. Thus I must have a vision of what I am driving toward in order to wade through seemingly irrelevant material in search of the treasures of knowledge. College has laid the foundation, and now it is my responsibility to pursue an ever deepening understanding of the world around me.

Well I'm not done with my college experience yet but what I have discovered so far is that they're a lot of people in the world that are learning sharing and growing for the lord. My school, the faculty and staff concentrates first on developing that aspect of its students.

It?s the moment you?ve been anticipating: college. Uprooting from one part of the country to another will enable you to experience an entirely different environment: perfect for burgeoning into a woman. You can start fresh. Every new place is grayscale and brand-new memories color vibrant hues. This is refreshing, yes. However remember, everyone has a story. It?s as if it?s entrenched in our DNA; it?s what makes us unique. You cannot escape it. While you start new experiences in California, beware, those ugly memories of your abusive alcoholic father you fled in Milwaukee will seep through your new life. Accept this, not as a sign of shame but resilience. Your life as a foster child will equip you in ways unimaginable. You will be fierce. A go-getter. Unstoppable. Your passion for writing will overlook the absence of owning a car in Los Angeles and every internship will bring you closer to your writing dream. Even so, your passion is a result of your story. In those lonely moments, when the world has turned against you and you?re alone, hold on to your story. Not the tragedy, but the triumph that ensues.

I would tell myself to be more ready to embrace life. College is a whole new world that I was not open to at first. The opportunities here are endless. I would say that I should be more willing to reach out to people, instead of waiting almost a year to really branch out. I would say to not worry about being someone I'm not. College is one of the few places where you can really learn about who you are and who you will be. The people here won't judge you by your movies or music. They respect authenticity, and while there are pretenders here, they aren't the ones worth being around. Be willing to laugh, to open yourself up to others, to be crazy, to stay up all night, to go out anytime, to have an adventure, to learn new things, to make new friends, to be honest. Be willing to be yourself.