Becoming Biola

Why I Chose Biola
Ethan's Story
Ethan De La Pena — October 12, 2020
What is up everybody? My name is Ethan, and I'm just here to tell you a little bit about why I chose Biola. My journey through the application...
Tips for Remote Learning
Ethan De La Pena — October 12, 2020
Hello everyone! Let’s be honest: the remote learning environment isn’t the best…. There are so many distractions that keep you from either...
Ambassador Chats
Bailey Captain, Ethan De La Pena, Kristen Kim, Marco Saldana, Magdalene Segarra, Molly Tuffnell — October 09, 2020
Hear from our Ambassadors as they answer a collection of questions! Banner Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash
Meet Molly!
Molly Tuffnell — October 09, 2020
Hey guys! I'm Molly, and I'm a social media representativethis year and I cannot wait, I'm so excited! I am an incoming freshman at Biola. I'm...
Meet Marco!
Marco Saldana — October 09, 2020
Hi! My name is Marco Saldana, and I am a junior at Biola University, majoring in Cinema and Media Arts. I am a first generation student, so I am...
Meet Kristen!
Kristen Kim — October 07, 2020
Hello everyone! My name is Kristen. I am so excited to be one of your Ambassadors this year! A little bit about myself: I'm a freshman Studio Art...
Meet Ethan!
Ethan De La Pena — October 07, 2020
Hello everyone! My name's Ethan De La Pena, I'm a sophomore here at Biola. I'm a Mathematics major with a concentration in Computer Science, and...
Meet Maggie!
Magdalene Segarra — October 05, 2020
Hey, what's up guys, it's Maggie! I'm super excited to be a returning Social Media Ambassador this year! Some of you might recognize me from last...
Meet Bailey!
Bailey Captain — October 05, 2020
Hi guys! My name is Bailey Captain, and I'm a junior Cinema/Media Arts major with a minor in Business Administration at Biola University. I am so...
Anna's Semester Reflections
Spring 2020
Anna Gustafson — May 15, 2020
Wow. In a non-dramatic way, this was the fastest year of my life. I distinctly remember moving back to Biola back in August for my third year of...
Noa's Semester Reflections
Spring 2020
Noa Melendez — May 14, 2020
Noa's Highlight Reel from Spring 2020 In no particular order based on the photos and the photos not included: Some of my favorite moments from...
Hunter's Semester Reflections
Spring 2020
Hunter Kennedy — May 14, 2020
Wow, what a crazy year. It has been one that I will never take for granted for the rest of my life. This semester brought so much growth...
Bailey's Semester Reflections
Spring 2020
Bailey Captain — May 13, 2020
Hey guys, it's Bailey and this is actually my signing-off/semester reflection vlog. While looking back on this semester, I have to acknowledge that...
Maggie's Semester Reflections
Spring 2020
Magdalene Segarra — May 12, 2020
Hey guys! Can’t believe it’s already the end of the semester! Wow, it’s been a crazy ride and I’m so glad you all got to read along this year. I...
Jess's Semester Reflections
Spring 2020
Jessie Zangmeister — May 12, 2020
Ahhhhh!!! My goodness, this semester flew by. I know that is what almost everyone says, but I just cannot believe that freshman year at Biola is...
Garrick's Semester Reflections
Spring 2020
Garrick Talavera — May 11, 2020
Hey guys, This is my last assignment as an Ambassador, a Social Media Representative. There is a lot Icould say about this semester, the things...
Networking at Biola
An Adventure at Riot Games
Lavender — May 08, 2020
Hi guys! *Please note, this blog was written before the COVID-19 outbreak and the U.S. quarantine requirements. I recently had the opportunity to...
What You Can Eat in a Day in Santa Monica
Lavender — May 08, 2020
Hi friends! Have you ever been to Downtown Santa Monica? Alongside a visit to Riot Games last February (before the virus required visiting...
Paris and London
Spring Break Trip 2020
Hunter Kennedy — May 07, 2020
Hey guys, what's up, Hunter and Friends I have some pretty amazing news/stories to share with y'all. Over this lastspring break (before COVID-19...
Missions Conference
Past Themes
Hunter Kennedy — May 07, 2020
Hey Guys, what’s up, it’s Hunter here with another blog, This blog is going to be short and sweet it's all about my favorite conference here at...
#AllAsOne
Lavender — May 06, 2020
Biola’s community is something we talk a lot about, and for good reason. It’s not hyped up only to let you down. Biola’s community is here, it’s...
To The Community I Can't Wait to Return To
Bailey Captain — May 06, 2020
To the community I can’t wait to return to, I miss you. I miss being on campus and being a part of our community. I miss going to classes and...
Bailey's Top Ten Must-Haves for Dorm Life
Bailey Captain — May 06, 2020
Hello friends, I hope you are all doing well in quarantine but if you aren't that's okay too! I pray that you guys are finding your own...
Staying Connected With Friends Even When Far Apart
Bailey Captain — May 05, 2020
Hello friends, What a joy it has been to write to you during this time. It has been a blessing to share where I am at, and share my experiences in...
Biola's Local Coffee Shops
Bailey Captain — May 04, 2020
Hello friends, This blog is all about coffee! Coffee is such a college essential and I am thrilled to share my top 10 local coffee shops for you...

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