Becoming Biola

Garrick's Vlog #1: The Weekend
Garrick Talavera — October 22, 2019
Hey guys. My name is Garrick and I am an ambassador of Biola University. I serve as a Social Media Representative, which means I get the great...
How I Chose Biola
Hunter Kennedy — October 22, 2019
I chose Biola for a multitude of reasons. I loved the location and the Christian values. I knew this would be a place that would keep me...
Jessie's Experience Moving Out of State
Moving 2,405 Miles From Home
Jessie Zangmeister — October 21, 2019
Hi friends! Whether this is the first Becoming Biola blog post you’re reading, or you have been faithfully keeping up for months...welcome! I’m...
Maggie's Experience Moving Out of State
Magdalene 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
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...
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...
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...
Tips On Applying to College
Anna Messersmith — 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...
How I Chose Biola
. . . 13 College Applications Later
Magdalene 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 Messersmith — October 08, 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 08, 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 07, 2019
Oh hey, what’s up! Meet Jessie! My name is Jessie Zangmeister, but my close friends call me Jess. Let me start by saying: WOW! I am beyond excited...
Meet Maggie!
Magdalene Segarra — October 04, 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 Messersmith — October 03, 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 02, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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...
Bye from Tony!
My 3 Bits of Advice
Salvador Rangel — May 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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...
Finishing the Semester Well
Fiona Gandy — May 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 01, 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...

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