Becoming Biola

• Welcome to Biola!

  Macie Cummings — December 7, 2017

  Hi friends! So I realized that although I have been writing to you for a little bit now, you still have no idea how I got to Biola, or what my...

• Thankful

  Stephannie Linares — November 28, 2017

  Hey lovely friends, With Thanksgiving just behind us, I can't help but reflect on what this past month has looked like for me, and there were some...

• Explore Your Interests

  Blake Bell — November 27, 2017

  GREETINGS. Going to college at Biola truly is an amazing experience. It’s a place where you are able to grow and develop in so many ways and in...

• It Sure is a Grand Canyon

  Lance Gibson — November 16, 2017

  A few of my friends and I had been planning a trip for the past few weeks that we would take during our long weekend after Torrey Conference. After...

• When Things Fall Through

  Max Klaiber — November 13, 2017

  I’m sure many of us have made plans that fell through in the end, leaving us feeling alone. Maybe it was a hassle or perhaps it was a blessing that...

• Summer Blues

  Macie Cummings — November 9, 2017

  If there’s anything that these past two months of school have taught me, it’s that I miss summer, like a lot. Now don’t get me wrong, I am SO happy...

• Rest

  Madison Luber — November 7, 2017

  Hello again! We are officially halfway through the semester and, wow, are we all tired. Speaking for myself, I like to keep busy. I think often...

• Time for Reflection

  Holly Chang — November 7, 2017

  With midterms passing and the fall season in full swing, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on my first-half of my first semester at...

• ​6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting College

  Stephannie Linares — November 1, 2017

  Hello lovely friends! I hope school is treating you well, and that your college process is going well. By this time of the year, many of you have...

• ​Pneuma

  Blake Bell — October 30, 2017

  Hello, Blogdience. As many of you may know, Biola holds a few different conferences throughout the school year –– one of which is the annual Torrey...

• ​FUTUUUUURE

  Blake Bell — October 27, 2017

  Do you ever wonder what the future holds? Are you as uncertain as I was (and sometimes still am) when it comes to what to do with your life? Say no...

• Meet Lance

  Lance Gibson — October 25, 2017

  What’s up guys! I’m sure if you are reading this, it’s because you want to know all about me. So here it goes. My name is Lance Gibson and I am a...

• Meet Macie

  Macie Cummings — October 25, 2017

  Hi friends! Allow me to introduce myself ... My name is Macie! I am a junior broadcast journalism major, from the oh-so-glamorous Visalia (my...

• Meet Madi

  Madison Luber — October 25, 2017

  Hi everyone! The name’s Madison, but you can call me Madi – since we’re friends. It has come to my attention that we don’t know much about each...

• Meet Max

  Max Klaiber — October 25, 2017

  It's me, Max. Well was, I should say. I have changed quite a lot, however, my passion for 70s disco and funk remains alive and well (thanks pop). In this post, I would love to tell you a little bit about myself, who I am, who I wish to be, yada yada yada. You get the picture.

• Meet Stephannie

  Stephannie Linares — October 25, 2017

  Hola! Hi guys! My name is Stephannie Linares, but I go by Steph. So let’s get started… FACT #1 I was born and raised in El Salvador, a country...

• Meet Holly

  Holly Chang — October 25, 2017

  Yes, that's me –– in all of my wonder. I was caught at a particularly unfortunate moment, but it made for a great memory. Am I right? I hope you...

• Round Two

  Blake Bell — June 3, 2017

  Dear Blogdience, Hello. As this year of ambassador-ing comes to a close, I want to reflect on what my year has been like in this job as a student...

• Embracing the New

  Anastasia Waltschew — June 3, 2017

  Hi y'all! Wow, that was bittersweet. This is the last time I will be saying "Hey, y'all" to ya. For almost a whole school year, you guys have been...

• Going Forward, Looking Back

  Joseph Morales — June 2, 2017

  You’ve been here before. It’s the end of the school year, a moment for closure and recounting both good and bad memories. The oncoming of the...

• Beyond Favored

  Chantel Barnard — June 2, 2017

  Hello! I cannot believe that I had the opportunity to be one of Biola’s bloggers this year. I came in as a sophomore, transfer students that had no...

• Tips and Tricks For Incoming Students

  Isabella Branstrom — June 1, 2017

  This is surreal. I can't believe this is my last blog. I was trying to think of what I should write for my big sha-bang of an exit other than a...

• Roller Coaster

  Jeremy Lupinacci — June 1, 2017

  Hello. Hello. Hello. I wanted to say "hello" a few more times than usual since I won’t be getting to greet you guys anymore after this blog....

• A Hard Farewell

  Chris Middleton — May 31, 2017

  Hey guys! It’s a sad day… I'm writing my final blog to you all. I hope along this journey you have gotten to know me better, had some of your...

• Take 3: That's a Wrap!

  Vina Nguyen — May 31, 2017

  WOW. I cannot believe this is my last official blog as a Becoming Biola Blogger. This past school year has been incredible, and I couldn't have...

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