Alumni Success | B.A. in Communication
My professors not only taught and guided me but also challenged me, befriended and mentored me, and above all walked alongside me.’
The PR program at Biola challenged and developed my character, which is far greater than any hard or soft skill I learned in the classroom.’
Biola really prepared me not just for my field, but how to figure out how to impact the world for Christ as a journalist… By being honest, by being truthful, by living for the truth in word and in deed — that’s how we as Christian journalists, as I learned through my classes, are really supposed to be.’
As someone who has no law background, my boss was impressed that I was able to pick up on the jargon and thought process so quickly. I have to say thanks to the communication studies department at Biola for teaching me to think both critically and analytically that has helped me adapt to my current occupation.’
... I feel empowered to ask good questions and seek community as I follow Jesus.’
I spent four years in an environment that took human flourishing seriously — that challenged me to ask what it means to seek shalom — and it changed how I view the world.’
Biola helped me understand what I believed since I was small more deeply and more clearly.’
Biola was the perfect environment for what a person should do during their college years: discover and choose who they are. ’
... My eyes were opened to the power of Christ — I learned so much.’
Learning from passionate professors who have remained relevant in the rapidly growing industry, the public relations program teaches students fundamental knowledge and equips us professionally and spiritually to impact the world for Christ.’
In the journalism major at Biola University I am developing into an expert storyteller through a state-of-the-art education in writing, photo, video and online content. It is through this program that I have learned how to be a journalist who pairs curiosity with integrity, using media not to obscure, but to reveal the Gospel.’