Becoming Biola

• Dorm Life

  Jessie Zangmeister — December 12, 2019

  Hi Friends! I’m back to share a little bit about what it’s like to live in a dorm! There are so many dorms on campus, all with a completely unique...

• Friendships and Community at Biola

  Anna Messersmith — December 11, 2019

  Wanna know a secret? Friendship is hard in college. And simultaneously, the best thing ever. I can wholeheartedly say and believe that the...

• Christmas Tree Lighting

  Hunter Kennedy — December 09, 2019

  Hey guys, what’s up! It’s Hunter with another blog, hope you all are having a fantastic week so far. If you are anything like me you are over the...

• Reflections on Bible Classes

  Noa Melendez — December 09, 2019

  Bible courses I have taken With being a Sophomore, I have taken a total of two Bible courses prior to the two that I am currently enrolled in....

• My Top 3 Biola Chapels

  Jessie Zangmeister — December 05, 2019

  Hey Friends! I’m coming at you with a blog very near to my heart, because I feel that it is one of the most important aspects of life at Biola:...

• Athlete Feature: Colbyshae Emory, Freshman, Tennis Player

  Magdalene Segarra — December 05, 2019

  Athlete Feature: Colbyshae Emory, Freshman, Tennis Player Hey guys! Hope you all are doing well. I’m super excited to share this blogpost with you...

• Visiting Home

  Anna Messersmith — December 04, 2019

  Being a junior at Biola, I feel very established and comfortable here, yet I still love taking time to go home. While I feel as though I...

• Fun Things to Do Around Biola!

  Hunter Kennedy — November 28, 2019

  Hey guys, what’s up? I hope you all are having a fantastic week. I am so excited to share with you guys the things around Biola since everything...

• Holiday Plans

  for Maggie!

  Magdalene Segarra — November 25, 2019

  Hey guys! Are you guys excited for the holidays? I’m so excited to take a break from school and relax back at home. I remember when I committed to...

• Holidays at Home

  with Jess!

  Jessie Zangmeister — November 25, 2019

  Greetings everyone! Although Autumn in Southern California is blue skies and 78 degree weather, I have still been trying to pretend it’s actually...

• Tips On How to Pay For College!

  Anna Messersmith — November 22, 2019

  Okay, you made it!! College has been the most exciting time in my life thus far and I am SO GRATEFUL for the experiences I have had, the lessons I...

• What is a Torrey Session?

  Magdalene Segarra — November 21, 2019

  Hey guys, I can’t believe it’s already the middle of the semester! It feels like just yesterday my family dropped me off at Biola to start my...

• Cafsgiving

  Thanksgiving at the Biola Cafe

  Noa Melendez — November 18, 2019

  Thanksgiving! It’s the season to express great thanks and love for the blessings that have been poured out unto us which makes it November and you...

• Getting Involved In Mock Rock

  Anna Messersmith — November 18, 2019

  I came into Biola as a freshman with a mission: I wanted to be on a Mock Rock team. Now, freshmen typically do not enter into Biola already...

• Choosing and Changing Your Major

  Jessie Zangmeister — November 12, 2019

  Choosing a major can be one of the most daunting tasks for a high school senior. I remember being so jealous of my friends who knew the exact...

• Garrick's Vlog #2: All About Me!

  Garrick Talavera — November 08, 2019

  Hey, everybody. It’s Garrick, back to the Vlog.I figured out how to lay the seat all the way back in Madison’s car andwewent to the LDS temple,...

• Bailey's Vlog #2: Blackstone Dorm Tour

  Bailey Captain — November 08, 2019

  Hey guys! It’s Bailey and I am so excited I get to share with you about my home, Blackstone. I have been blessed to call Blackstone home for the...

• Things to Do Around Biola

  Magdalene Segarra — November 08, 2019

  Hey guys! Hope you all are having an amazing week! Going to school at Biola is super awesome because of the location there are so many things to...

• Noa's Second Year Expectations and Goals

  Noa Melendez — October 24, 2019

  Sophomore Year Going into my second year at Biola, I can’t wait to see where God will lead me this year. Looking back on freshman year, I felt so...

• Why I Chose Biola

  Anna Messersmith — October 23, 2019

  Picture this. The year is 1985 and it was the first day of a new semester at Biola University. My dad had his first class in Sutherland...

• Bailey's Vlog #1: About Me!

  Bailey Captain — October 22, 2019

  Hi guys, my name is Bailey Captain and I’m a sophomore here at Biola University studying Cinema Media and Arts with a minor in Business...

• 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...

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