Student Orientation Services

Major

Business Marketing

Hometown

Dallas, TX

What I love about Biola

Community, hands down. It’s been said a thousand times before, and it will continue to stay that way. I’m surrounded by so many loving and supportive people, and we all push each other to grow as people and mature in Christ. Opportunities like this are extremely hard to find these days, so I do my best to make the most of it.

Favorite Quote

“For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” - Proverbs 23:7

Campus Involvement

AS Intramural Board, Call To Manhood staff, SOS, Sigma community & Bible study leader, Fitness Center employee.

Fun Fact

I played Division I football at the University of Nevada my freshman year.

Major

Business Management

Hometown

Novato, CA

What I love about Biola

The community of fellow believers is the best thing about Biola. I went to a public high school and have never experienced anything close to what Biola offers socially and spiritually. The people are so friendly and nice and the professors are awesome!

Campus Involvement

My floor is the bomb dot com, we are very close. I also love playing intramural sports.

Favorite Quote

“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” - C.S. Lewis

Fun Fact

I enjoy coming up with cheesy catchphrases!

Major

Urban Studies

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA

What I love about Biola

When I walk on campus I feel at home.  I look forward to school. I love that we pray in class. Its so nice knowing that we are all a community of believers.  I love the people at this school, everyone is so nice and encouraging.  Biola is a great place and I can seriously say I love everything about it and I am so blessed to be going to such a great school.

Campus Involvement

I have been involved in the Brown Bag Ministry and its so much fun and such a blessing!  I was also in the Biola Game Squad and that was so much fun! Getting to cheer Biola on at the Basketball games was always a highlight of my week!

Favorite Quote

“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of embarrassing bravery.  And I promise you, something great will come of it.” - Benjamin Mee (We Bought A Zoo)

Fun Fact

I love to break out in song, sometimes I will sing my response to a question (so don’t be surprised or freaked out if I sing to you haha). I am also a lover of all things super heros.  Spiderman, Batman, X-Men, love love love!

Major

Interpersonal Communication

Hometown

Walnut Creek, CA

What I love about Biola

Breakfast in the caf

Campus Involvement

BIOLA SWIM TEAM, SOS, and friends

Favorite Quote

“When in doubt, pinky out”

Fun Fact

I have three middle names (Noelle, Berkeley, Winter)

Major

Elementary Education

Hometown

Klamath Falls, OR

What I love about Biola

My new friends, the community feeling, the swim team, chapels, dorm life, Christ-centered learning, the weather, and (believe it or not) the caf food!!

Campus Involvement

Biola Swim Team (woot woot!!), SOS

Favorite Quote

“Our life is a gift from God. What we do with that life is our gift to Him.” - Unknown

Fun Fact

I’ve been swimming since I was 7 years old, but I’m still afraid of drowning.

Major

Music

Hometown

Thousand Oaks, CA

What I love about Biola

It’s such a great community of wonderful, loving people! In high school it wasn’t always easy for me to feel comfortable in a group of people, but here it’s like it’s the most natural thing in the world. I also love how full of God this campus is and how much the professors care about you as an individual.

Campus Involvement

Symphonic Winds, Percussion Ensemble, SOS, hanging out with and getting to know new friends, and all the usual academic stuff.

Favorite Quote

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” - Corrie Ten Boom

Fun Fact

I am very witty and love coming up with corny jokes and puns!

Major

Journalism

Hometown

Fullerton, CA

What I love about Biola

The vanilla soft serve in the caf!

Favorite Quote

"No." -Rosa Parks

Fun Fact

I am never without my Burt's Bees chapstick. And Jesus.

Campus Involvement

Besides SOS, I am involved in Maharlika (FIlipino Club) and Ohana (Hawaii Club).

Major

Christian Ministries

Hometown

Roseville, CA

What I love about Biola

I love that Biola’s main focus is on Jesus.  I love the professors - they genuinely care about us students.  I love the community.  I love chapel.  I love the different worship bands that lead at chapel.  I love the food in the Caf.

Favorite Quote

“Sometimes...I wear stretchy pants...just for fun.” -Nacho Libre

Fun Fact

I was taught how to drive a stick-shift when I was 14 and have driven one ever since.  It’s much more fun than driving an automatic!  

Campus Involvement

SOS, Abide, homework - lots of it, community

Major

Elementary Education

Hometown

San Diego, CA

What I love about Biola

What DON’T I love about Biola?! The academic life is challenging and engaging, the social events are so fun, and staff members truly want to pour into your life. The students here are loving, lively, and Holy Spirit filled, and Jesus is all over campus! And we’re 15 minutes from Disneyland - doesn’t get any happier than that!

Favorite Quote

What DON’T I love about Biola?! The academic life is challenging and engaging, the social events are so fun, and staff members truly want to pour into your life. The students here are loving, lively, and Holy Spirit filled, and Jesus is all over campus! And we’re 15 minutes from Disneyland - doesn’t get any happier than that!

Fun Fact

When I was two years old, decided to change my name to Princess Love Girl. My mom still calls me PLG to this day! Also, I’m unhealthily obsessed with all things Disney.

 

Campus Involvement

I am involved in California School Project, a ministry that helps high school students hear the gospel. I am leading a hometown missions trip through them next interterm where I will take CSP’s resources to spread the gospel in San Diego!  I am really involved with my floor in Horton, and now I’m an SOS leader! :)

Hometown

Tucson, AZ

Major

Interpersonal Communications

What I love about Biola

Being a part of a Biblically centered community, literally every one of my professors, Fives Chapel, DBC, Biola traditions, and most of all living in a place among like-minded people where I am daily learning about Jesus both inside and outside the classroom.

Favorite Quote

“Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.” -Mark Twain

Fun Fact

 

I keep a running list of my daily thoughts on my iPhone.

Campus Involvement

SOS, Floor & Dorm events, Soccer Intramurals (holla!)

Major

Business Administration

Hometown

Cerritos, CA

What I love about Biola

Biola has been home to me since day one. The community of people is unlike anything I've ever seen or experienced. It's amazing to be in an environment surrounded by people who truly care about you and professors that challenge you to think critically while integrating God in everything you do.  

Favorite Quote

“Even when people can't speak your language, they can tell if you have love in your heart.” -Pat Nixon

Fun Fact

I love baking! Basically anything outdoors you can count me in (especially bike riding). And my lifelong dream is to swim with dolphins.

Campus Involvement

In addition to SOS, I am involved in the adventure club, the events on my floor, and previously part of a soul group.

Major

Political Science

Hometown

Redlands, CA

What I love about Biola

The baby ducks in spring, caf mashed potatoes, Jesus mural from the top o’ the parking structure, the flooded creek after a good rain, proximity to M&M donuts, weddings, creeping on DTRs from the 2nd floor of Emerson, my custom quesadilla from Eagles’ Nest, Dr. Scott Waller, Ph.D., the smell of the fountain, and Singspo.

Campus Involvement

SOS, The Biola Beardsmen, GUS, a little of this, a little of that...

Favorite Quote

“Well, I could be wrong, but I believe diversity is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era.” - Ron Burgundy

Fun Fact

I cannot write a paper or read a book without eating sunflower seeds.

 

Major

Biblical Studies

Hometown

Las Vegas, NV

What I love about Biola

Prayer and Unity of Love.

Favorite Quote

“Love God first, just love Him. When you’re confused, lonely, or don’t know where to go, Love him, love him with all your heart.” “Seek me and you will find me. If you seek me with all your heart.”

Fun Fact

I speak Spanish, I play guitar, love boarding of all sorts and sports, I love learning new things, and eating new foods.

Campus Involvement

Tijuana Mission, Fitness Center Employee, California School Project.  

Major

Business

Hometown

Lake Forest, CA

What I love about Biola

The peeps! The ice cream machine. And the late night donut runs with my floor!

Campus Involvement

SMU Missions Conference Staff. Intramural Girls Flag Football. Intramural Soccer. Adventure Club (best club on campus!!). And of course, floor community!

Favorite Quote

“You have made us for yourself, O God, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in you.” - St. Augustine

Fun Fact

I did Polynesian dance for 6 years!

Major

Communications

Hometown

Simi Valley, CA

What I love about Biola

The community at Biola is simply fantastic! Everyone here is so kind and caring, and you can genuinely see their desire to love like Jesus! I also enjoy doing spontaneous things at Biola like roasting marshmallows with the heaters by the fireplace at 1am!

Campus Involvement

I am a features writer for The Chimes, I am a part of The Social Justice Ministry, I am an Eagle Host, and I play on an Intramural soccer team!

Favorite Quote

“You cannot stop the unstoppable.” - Patrick Star

Fun Fact

I can make a mean grumpy cat face, and I can twitch my left eye on command!

Major

Broadcast Journalism

Hometown

Salem, OR

What I love about Biola

The community is Christ-centered and welcoming. I love that everyone is friendly and accepting of one another. We all share a passion for God and love to serve one another.

Campus Involvement

Dorm life, intramurals, Tijuana ministry, SOS

Favorite Quote

“When you chase a dream, you learn about yourself. You learn your capabilities and limitations, and the value of hard work and persistence.” -Nicholas Sparks

Fun Fact

I have ridden and shown horses since I was 4 years old. Also, I love peanut butter on anything and everything!!

Major

Interpersonal Communications

Hometown

La Quinta, CA

What I love about Biola

Umm what isn’t there to love about Biola?! Bible classes, Nationball, pizza from the Caf, DISNEYLAND, Biola Egg, DBC, Stewart Kilt Run, Chai Bombs from Commons, Olive Grove, Tapingo, After Dark, ducks, and the spirit-filled community where you build amazing friendships and grow in your relationship with Christ.

Campus Involvement

Adventure Club, dorm and campus life, and umm, SOS!!

Favorite Quote

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

Fun Fact

I make a darn good grumpy face! And I LOVE to knit.

Major

Communication Disorders

Hometown

Visalia, CA

What I love about Biola

The gluten free donuts, the acoustics in the shower, and the outpouring of love that is given by the professors and students.

Campus Involvement

Gospel Choir!

Favorite Quote

 

“A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him, than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word ‘darkness’ on the walls of his cell.” -C.S. Lewis

 

Fun Fact

I like to fill out paperwork and make u-turns when I drive...not at the same time. :)

Major

Intercultural Studies (Minor: Spanish)

Hometown

Winona, MN

What I love about Biola

 

Everything! I love the awesome community, professors who love the Lord and genuinely care about your well-being, the stinkin’ great weather, late night donut runs, Singspo, great floor community, friends that encourage me to be more like Christ...do I have to stop?  

 

Campus Involvement

Missions Conference staff 2013, I love my floor in Hope South (Legacy fo’ life), I work at the front desk in the library and in the little gatehouse for Campus Safety, and SOS!

Favorite Quote

“Boom roasted.” - Michael Scott, The Office and/or “God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” - 1 Corinthians 1:9

Fun Fact

I am a huge baby when it comes to scary or intense movies...like I almost didn’t make it through The Hunger Games.  

Major

Engineering Physics 3:2 (Chemical)

Hometown

Santa Barbara, CA

What I love about Biola

The people, the professors, our campus, my dorm (go Hart!), our science department, our engineering program, and the integration of faith and learning. Christ is at the center of all we do, and that brings unparalleled joy!

Campus Involvement

The sciences, (Yay science!), The 3:2 Engineering Program, my floor in Hart Hall named “Heat”, and last but not least, SOS!

Favorite Quote

Romans 8

Fun Fact

 

I love photography, short films on Vimeo, museums, hiking, and riding the trains up to Downtown LA to go ‘urban exploring’ on the weekends.

 

Major

Psychology

Hometown

Santa Barbara, CA

What I love about Biola

I love the community at Biola. In my whole life I have never been to such a place like Biola where the love of Christ is so evident. Whether or not I’m going to the gym or just on my floor, there are always amazing people to hang with and talk to.

Campus Involvement

I'm mostly involved in the community on my floor “The Brotherhood” and getting involved in SOS!

Favorite Quote

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” - Galatians 5:22-23

Fun Fact

Ever since I was a kid I’ve continually accidentally broken my nose. I’m convinced there is a magnet in my nose drawing large objects to it.

SOS Student Director

What I love about Biola

Community! The coolest people in the world go to Biola. Also, the professors at Biola are first rate and they genuinely care about you.

Major

Business/Accounting

Hometown

Dundee, OR

Favorite Quote

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." -C. S. Lewis

Fun Fact

I love to cook, have adventures and scuba dive.

SOS Student Director

Major

History: Secondary Education

Hometown

Whittier, CA

What I love about Biola

Breakfast in the caf, intramurals, my friends and the wonderful faculty!

Favorite Quote

"Milk was a bad choice!" - Anchorman

Fun Fact

I play tennis, I love sushi, and I wanted to be a cowgirl until a couple years ago.

Director of Student Transitions

Assistant Director of New Student Orientation