Becoming Biola

• 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...

• Max's Testimony

  Max Klaiber — May 01, 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 01, 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...

• My Experience with On-Campus Jobs

  Salvador Rangel — April 30, 2019

  SUP! It’s Tony :) If you know me, you know that I’ve had a looot of jobs. My first ever job was at McDonald’s when I was 16. After that I was off...

• Jess' Testimony

  Jessica Nissen — April 29, 2019

  Hey guys! Today I get to share my testimony with you. I‘m very thankful to be able to say that I was raised in a Christian home and church. My...

• All About SpiD

  the Spiritual Development Department

  Aubrey Dela Cruz — April 29, 2019

  Spiritual formation is at the core of Biola’s heartbeat. One of the ways that we integrate spiritual formation into student life is through our...

• A Letter to my Parents

  Reflections from a College Senior

  Fiona Gandy — April 29, 2019

  Dear Mom and Dad, I made it! In a few weeks, I’ll be graduating from college and will be receiving my undergraduate degree. Wow. I’m filled with...

• Aubrey's Band at Winter Camp!

  Vlog Week Series

  Aubrey Dela Cruz — April 26, 2019

  Okay, it seems like a paradox...but just wait! Over spring break my chapel band and I had the opportunity to lead worship at Winter Camp at Forest...

• Noa's Spring Break!

  Vlog Week Series

  Noa Melendez — April 24, 2019

  Why the vlog? Spring Break! With Spring Break being a week-long time off from class and commitments, I knew I wanted to capture a snippet of the...

• Fiona's Testimony

  Fiona Gandy — April 22, 2019

  Hi friends! For this blog post, I will be sharing my testimony. I’ve never been really great at sharing personal things like my faith but I truly...

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