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Career & Vocation
Daniel Chrosniak — February 23, 2017
People are often skeptical about the career value of a degree in English or philosophy. While the students in these disciplines are pursuing a...
Cultural Humility
Zachary Alsens — February 22, 2017
When someone at Biola says they traveled to another country or city to interact with people from another culture, the assumption is that they went...
Zachary Alsens — February 20, 2017
What do you do when your life and passions feel disconnected from one-another? What steps do you take? Senior Sanora Yonan has asked herself these...
Mark Gong-Guy — February 17, 2017
Jobs and career aspirations are one of the most daunting questions asked by family and friends. As a student, one of the ways that we can explore...
Allen Yeh — February 17, 2017
Inflation is often used just to refer to currency, but there is definitely also an “inflation” of degrees: to get a particular job 50 years ago...
How to handle student loans
Alex Bell — February 16, 2017
Whether you’re approaching the half-way mark for your time at Biola, just started the race, or are nearing you’re finish line, it is always a good...
Zachary Alsens — February 15, 2017
Brandon Chai came in thinking that Biola wasn’t the place for him. He was a Korean guy who loved hip hop and nice shoes in a dorm of guys who...
Academics
Norlan Hernandez — February 14, 2017
Right about now you may be experiencing some of the pressure of finishing the your class strong. You are in the midst of your final week in your...
Zachary Alsens — February 13, 2017
Victoria felt like she was doing absolutely terribly at Biola, and it was only her first semester. She was trying to juggle family drama, a budding...
Bethany Williamson — February 10, 2017
One of the biggest challenges I faced during my senior year of college was the need to make a decision and choose a path. Despite what ‘they say’...
Well-being
Alex Bell — February 09, 2017
Welcome back! Whether you had the best break of your life or you are relieved to be back and swamped in 18 units, you’re not alone. Regardless of...
Kent Dunnington — February 03, 2017
My search for a career path during college was a morass of confusion. I began as a pre-med major, but dropped out my sophomore year after fainting...
Heather Martin — February 02, 2017
Your resume is more than a summary of your job history; it is part of your professional brand and a primary piece of the first impression you will...
Making Connections
Zachary Alsens — February 01, 2017
When Samantha first came to Biola, she felt she didn’t quite fit. She loved the community, her classes and the vibe. One major area was confusing,...
Zachary Alsens — January 30, 2017
Jillian Bradford isn’t your normal Torrey student. She says that theologically, ideologically and fashionably she doesn’t quite fit. Her freshman...
Career & Vocation, Making Connections
Michael Gonzales — January 27, 2017
What I wish I knew as undergrad student I wish someone would have mentored me in college. I thought I knew what I wanted to do and how to get...
Heather Martin — January 26, 2017
A tailored cover letter accompanies your resume in order to introduce yourself, indicate what job you are applying for and present how you are...
Zachary Alsens — January 25, 2017
Sam Hammer wants to be a maxillofacial surgeon. A maxillofacial surgeon is a specialty surgeon who deals with head, neck and mouth trauma. Sam...
Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour
Mike Ahn — January 24, 2017
Derek Minor talks about how his spirituality has informed his art, and how his art has pushed his spirituality.
Frans Flores — January 24, 2017
As adult learners, the pursuit to achieve balance can be a daunting goal. We learn to balance work and home life, but new commitments may tilt the...
Zachary Alsens — January 23, 2017
Grace Harmon has been involved with mission work since she was 15. When she decided to transfer to Biola and major in Intercultural Studies,...
Tiffany Lee — January 16, 2017
Networking is an intentional, mutually beneficial process of building professional relationships. It is talking to people you know personally or...
Stewart Oleson — January 10, 2017
How do you know exactly what you want to do, or be, for the rest of your life at age 22? You can’t … so relax. That doesn’t mean you should just...
John Tuttle — December 19, 2016
College students are a favorite target for identity thieves. There are ways to protect yourself.
Alex Bell — December 18, 2016
A simple way to improve your beloved sleep.