Becoming Biola

• Why I Chose Biola

  Understanding God’s Will in Finding a College

  Noa Melendez — October 17, 2019

  Choosing Biola Stepping into the Spring of my senior year of high school, I knew I was one tiny step away from making the decision of a lifetime...

• Maggie's Experience Moving Out of State

  Maggie Segarra — October 17, 2019

  Hope you all are having an amazing week! I just wanted to share with you how my experience has been moving out of state. Ever since I was young I...

• Why I Chose Biola

  From North Carolina to California, My Journey to Biola

  Jessie Zangmeister — October 11, 2019

  What would you think if I told you that I have wanted to go to Biola University since I was 15 years old? Well...It’s true! Biola has been my...

• Tips On Applying to College

  Anna Gustafson — October 11, 2019

  So, you are applying to college. YAY. This is a mixture of the most exciting, the most overwhelming, the most confusing, and the most...

• Hunter's Experience Moving Out of State

  Hunter Kennedy — October 11, 2019

  Hey guys, what’s up? It’s Hunter here with another blog, hope you all have had a great week. Oregon Road When I was looking atcolleges, I never...

• How I Chose Biola

  . . . 13 College Applications Later

  Maggie Segarra — October 11, 2019

  In the beginning of my senior year the pressure began to grow as it was time to figure out where I would spend the next four years. Truthfully, I...

• My Experience in Torrey

  Anna Gustafson — October 8, 2019

  By definition, I’m an overachiever. So when I received the invite to apply for the Torrey Honors Institute when I was in high school, I saw the...

• Meet Noa!

  Noa Melendez — October 8, 2019

  So hey, as you probably know by now, my name is Noa Melendez. I am a Sophomore Studio Arts Major from Bellflower, CA and I will be one of your...

• Meet Jessie!

  Jessie Zangmeister — October 7, 2019

  Oh hey, what’s up! Jessie! My name is Jessie Zangmeister, but my close friends call me Jess. Let me start by saying: WOW! I am beyond excited to...

• Meet Maggie!

  Maggie Segarra — October 4, 2019

  Hey guys! I’m so excited to introduce myself to you all! My name is Maggie Segarra and I am one of your Social Media Representatives this year....

• Meet Anna!

  Anna Gustafson — October 3, 2019

  Hey friends, my name is Anna Gustafson! Nicknames include (but not limited to): Anna Gus, Little Gus, Gus, Coach Gus, Anna Banana, Banana Head,...

• Meet Hunter!

  Hunter Kennedy — October 2, 2019

  Hey guys!! My name is Hunter Kennedy and I am a sophomore Public Relations major here at Biola University. I am from Grants Pass which is a small...

• Bye from Fiona!

  Graduation...and Looking Ahead

  Fiona Gandy — May 7, 2019

  I guess this is it…Wow, you guys. I cannot believe that I am writing my last blog ever for Becoming Biola. I have loved this experience so much....

• Bye from Noa!

  My First Year at Biola and How God has Grown Me

  Noa Melendez — May 7, 2019

  What this school year has brought me thus far Coming to Biola as a Freshman and new student to this university, the Biola family welcomed me with...

• Bye from Jess!

  Reflections on my Year and Things I've Learned

  Jessica Nissen — May 7, 2019

  What a Year! Can I Tell You About it? Hey guys! I can’t believe this is my last blog of the school year! I’m a very sentimental person, so...

• Bye from Tony!

  My 3 Bits of Advice

  Salvador Rangel — May 7, 2019

  Hey everyone! It is Tony again :). It has definitely been a great time sharing with all of you. So before I go I just want to share a little more...

• Bye from Max!

  Reflections on my Journey and Growth

  Max Klaiber — May 7, 2019

  WHAT A YEAR! It is always so weird to reflect on the college journey, especially with such a job as “ambassador” under my belt. It has been a...

• Bye from Aubs!

  And That's a Wrap!

  Aubrey Dela Cruz — May 7, 2019

  And that’s a wrap! Ahhhh—here we are friends! The final blog. Just like that, a whole school year has already flown by! For the most part, my...

• Bye from Meag!

  Last Thoughts and Final Words

  Meagan Chung — May 7, 2019

  This year was a weird year for me. It was a year of savoring, a year of mourning, a year of catching up: y last year. It has been an absolute...

• Finishing the Semester Well

  Fiona Gandy — May 3, 2019

  Hey guys! You’re almost there!! The final stretch! The end of the semester is near and approaching. Soon, you’ll be done with high school and will...

• Letters with my Parents

  Reflections From a College Freshman

  Noa Melendez — May 3, 2019

  Our Dearest Noa, We have thought about this day ever since the day you were born. We just never thought it would come so quick. As we get ready to...

• Furnishing Your Dorm

  Some of my Shopping Recommendations!

  Jessica Nissen — May 3, 2019

  Recently some soon-to-be freshmen asked me what items are most essential to live in the Biola dorms. In response, I’ve decided to make this post be...

• 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Into a Dorm

  Salvador Rangel — May 1, 2019

  Hey everyone! So there are a lot of things to think about when thinking about moving into a dorm. Everyone is unique in the ways that they...

• Max's Testimony

  Max Klaiber — May 1, 2019

  I never know how to start a testimony, nor how to approach the topic: I usually kinda spew it out in some weird or awkward manner. I have tried and...

• ReTREAT Yo' Self

  My Experience with Retreats at Biola

  Aubrey Dela Cruz — May 1, 2019

  HIIIII! It’s May and that is WILD to me! With the end of the semester comes celebrations for what has been done, as well as prep for the year to...

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