Student Life Blog

• Student Success

  Five Questions to Help Build a Mentoring Relationship with Your Professor

  Registration season might be over, but there are still ways to build relationships with your faculty.

  Christian Leonard — November 21, 2019

  While many students are accustomed to having advising meetings and office hours with their professors, faculty are available to discuss topics...

• Life Skills, Student Success

  The Value of Student Leadership

  Austin Green — November 7, 2019

  Have you ever wondered what qualities employers care about when hiring college students or recent graduates? Student resumés that show leadership...

• Online Student Resources

  Tips on Managing Group Projects for Online Students

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — November 6, 2019

  How do you feel when thinking about past group projects? While experiences vary – whether positive or negative – group projects are part of many...

• The Biola Hour

  The Power of Worship

  a response to The Biola Hour on worship as a lifestyle

  Sydney Perry — November 5, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sydney Perry to blog her thoughts this episode. This is a response to...

• Student Success

  Alumna Shares Lessons from her Dream Job Journey

  Lisa Reimann — November 4, 2019

  Lara Renee went through ups and downs before landing her ideal role.

• Student Success

  Why Graduate School?

  Joshua Choi — October 16, 2019

  Have you considered attending graduate school after Biola? Based on averages from 2012-2018 outcome survey data, 18.2 percent of Biola graduates...

• Student Success

  Finding Your Graduate School Program

  Five steps to narrowing your choices

  Austin Green — October 1, 2019

  Your education does not have to end once you receive your undergraduate diploma. Millions of students decide to enroll in post-graduate programs...

• The Biola Hour

  Are We Home Yet?

  a response to The Biola Hour on faith and exile

  Hannah Harkness — September 30, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Hannah Harkness to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a...

• The Biola Hour

  Alone in a Crowded Room

  a response to The Biola Hour on loneliness and vulnerability

  Hannah Harkness — September 17, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Hannah Harkness to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a...

• Online Student Resources

  Going Back to School as a Parent

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — September 5, 2019

  Tips for balancing parenting and schoolwork.

• The Biola Hour

  Singing for the Joy of the Lord

  a response to The Biola Hour on gospel music and worship leading

  Rebecca Mitchell — July 9, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• The Biola Hour

  Process What You See

  a response to The Biola Hour on media ecology from a faith perspective

  Rebecca Mitchell — July 8, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• The Biola Hour

  What Does Success Mean to You?

  a response to The Biola Hour on sports and identity in Christ.

  Rebecca Mitchell — June 3, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• The Biola Hour

  The Lord Has Business for You

  a response to The Biola Hour on vocation and the gig economy.

  Rebecca Mitchell — May 1, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Student Success

  It’s All About People

  Five Ways to Find Internships

  Tiffany Lee — April 29, 2019

  Even with the rise of web and social media resources, interpersonal relationships are still the key to gaining internship experience. Check out this blog for helpful tips on finding internships.

• Student Success

  Summer Course Success

  Carly Horchler — March 27, 2019

  Summer courses provide a great opportunity to catch up on credits or get ahead for the fall, and Biola is offering many summer courses online. Check out this blog for five tips on how to make the most out of your online summer courses.

• Student Success

  Faculty Spotlight: Kitty Purgason

  Lisa Reimann — March 20, 2019

  Working abroad after completing one’s education doesn’t have to be an unrealistic dream; it can be a reality.

• The Biola Hour

  Finding Rest in Pencils and Paper, Again

  a response to The Biola Hour on technology and well-being

  Rebecca Mitchell — March 18, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• The Biola Hour

  Shine a Light on Child Soldiers

  a response to The Biola Hour on the human trafficking and modern slavery

  Rebecca Mitchell — March 11, 2019

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Online Student Resources

  Online Student Spiritual Resource: The Scholar's Prayer

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — March 7, 2019

  When I was a student, I committed to reciting this prayer whenever I sat down to study. I actually learned it from Professor of Theology and...

• Online Student Resources

  Course Syllabi

  The Roadmap to Success for Online Students

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — March 7, 2019

  Your course syllabus is your roadmap! Each course syllabus contains valuable information that can contribute greatly to your success in each course...

• Student Success

  Rediscovering Ministry in Ecuador

  Raquel Hamm's career-defining experience studying abroad

  Kaelyn Timmins — March 6, 2019

  Senior Christian Ministries major Raquel Hamm shares about the study abroad experience that challenged her assumptions and shaped her vocation.

• Student Success

  Three Healthy Habits for Scheduling Courses

  Kiyana Sagarang — February 26, 2019

  It can be challenging to balance a full schedule and juggle the many responsibilities that come with being a student. Check out this post for three helpful and healthful tips for registering for classes.

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