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  • Hunter's Semester Reflections

    Spring 2020

    Hunter Kennedy — 

    Wow, what a crazy year. It has been one that I will never take for granted for the rest of my life. This semester brought so much growth...

  • Bailey's Semester Reflections

    Spring 2020

    Bailey Captain — 

    Hey guys, it's Bailey and this is actually my signing-off/semester reflection vlog. While looking back on this semester, I have to acknowledge that...

  • Maggie's Semester Reflections

    Spring 2020

    Magdalene Segarra — 

    Hey guys! Can’t believe it’s already the end of the semester! Wow, it’s been a crazy ride and I’m so glad you all got to read along this year. I...

  • Jess's Semester Reflections

    Spring 2020

    Jessie Zangmeister — 

    Ahhhhh!!! My goodness, this semester flew by. I know that is what almost everyone says, but I just cannot believe that freshman year at Biola is...

  • Garrick's Semester Reflections

    Spring 2020

    Garrick Talavera — 

    Hey guys, This is my last assignment as an Ambassador, a Social Media Representative. There is a lot Icould say about this semester, the things...

  • Networking at Biola

    An Adventure at Riot Games

    Lavender  — 

    Hi guys! *Please note, this blog was written before the COVID-19 outbreak and the U.S. quarantine requirements. I recently had the opportunity to...

  • What You Can Eat in a Day in Santa Monica

    Lavender  — 

    Hi friends! Have you ever been to Downtown Santa Monica? Alongside a visit to Riot Games last February (before the virus required visiting...

  • Paris and London

    Spring Break Trip 2020

    Hunter Kennedy — 

    Hey guys, what's up, Hunter and Friends I have some pretty amazing news/stories to share with y'all. Over this lastspring break (before COVID-19...

  • Missions Conference

    Past Themes

    Hunter Kennedy — 

    Hey Guys, what’s up, it’s Hunter here with another blog, This blog is going to be short and sweet it's all about my favorite conference here at...

  • #AllAsOne

    Lavender  — 

    Biola’s community is something we talk a lot about, and for good reason. It’s not hyped up only to let you down. Biola’s community is here, it’s...

  • To The Community I Can't Wait to Return To

    Bailey Captain — 

    To the community I can’t wait to return to, I miss you. I miss being on campus and being a part of our community. I miss going to classes and...

  • Bailey's Top Ten Must-Haves for Dorm Life

    Bailey Captain — 

    Hello friends, I hope you are all doing well in quarantine but if you aren't that's okay too! I pray that you guys are finding your own...

  • Staying Connected With Friends Even When Far Apart

    Bailey Captain — 

    Hello friends, What a joy it has been to write to you during this time. It has been a blessing to share where I am at, and share my experiences in...

  • Biola's Local Coffee Shops

    Bailey Captain — 

    Hello friends, This blog is all about coffee! Coffee is such a college essential and I am thrilled to share my top 10 local coffee shops for you...

  • Study Abroad Opportunities

    Magdalene Segarra — 

    Hey guys, While here at Biola and in normal times, I would highly consider checking out our study abroad programs. We offer lots of options. You...

  • Worth > Work

    Anna Messersmith — 

    I’ll let you in on a little secret about me. And you probably will relate to this secret in some way or another. For years of schooling I found my...

  • How to be Healthy in College (Because You Can!)

    Anna Messersmith — 

    I walked into college with horror stories of the Freshman 15 looming over me. Would I be its next victim? Making my own choices now, would I go...

  • Rooted in Crisis

    Bailey Captain — 

    Hey friends, I know it has been a difficult season for a lot of us. A lot of you have felt like you have been robbed, and rightfully so. This is...

  • My Home Space

    Transitioning from Dorm Life to Homelife in this Time of Quarantine

    Noa Melendez — 

    home space, covid-19, student life, art, biola university, opportunities, dorms

  • How to Thrive While Learning Online (Because You Can!)

    Anna Messersmith — 

    Welcome to quarantine 2020! Wow, I really never thought I would say that, but here we are. We are all so close to finishing out the year here at...

  • College vs. High School

    Bailey Captain — 

    Hello friends, I hope you are all staying safe and well during this time. I am excited to talk to you guys about what the differences between...

  • Noa's Mission Trip to Ukraine

    Winter Break 2019-2020

    Noa Melendez — 

    From Greece to Ukraine Last Summer I had the privilege of going on a five-week-long mission trip to Athens, Greece to conduct refugee relief and...

  • Jesus Saves Pin!

    Jessie Zangmeister — 

    What’s up, friends! I’m coming at you with yet another blog. This last semester, before Coronavirus, we hosted Spring Preview at Biola, the MOST...

  • Diversity at Biola

    Celebrating Diversity and Culture in a Cultivated Community

    Noa Melendez — 

    What diversity means to me and why it is important What’s up guys! Today, I wanted to talk about diversity with you because it is such a hot topic...

  • How to Spend a Day Off at Biola!

    Anna Messersmith — 

    Okay, imagine this. You are at Biola University as a freshman. You had a really challenging week and you are having a day off to enjoy time with...

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