Student Life Blog

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  The Lord Has Business for You

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

  Rebecca Mitchell — May 01, 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...

• Career & Vocation

  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.

• Academics

  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.

• Career & Vocation

  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.

• Spiritual Growth, 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...

• Spiritual Growth, 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...

• Academics

  Course Syllabi

  The Roadmap to Success for Online Students

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — March 07, 2019

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

• Spiritual Growth

  Online Student Spiritual Resource: The Scholar's Prayer

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — March 07, 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...

• Career & Vocation

  Rediscovering Ministry in Ecuador

  Raquel Hamm's career-defining experience studying abroad

  Kaelyn Timmins — March 06, 2019

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

• Academics

  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.

• Academics

  Curating Your Study Space

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — February 21, 2019

  While it is tempting to snuggle on your sofa or in bed to study, research shows that this can have a negative impact on your work. A designated, carefully designed space can help you separate your work and home.

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  A Testimony of the Holy Spirit

  a response to The Biola Hour on the Holy Spirit and his activity around the world

  Rebecca Mitchell — February 20, 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...

• Career & Vocation

  Faculty Spotlight: Astri Swendsrud

  A Q&A with Art Professor Astri Swendsrud on Addressing the “Elephant” in the Room

  Faeln Naughton — February 14, 2019

  In this interview, Astri Swendsrud shares how her lifelong passion for art developed into a career and what advice she has for undergraduate students pursuing creative careers.

• Spiritual Growth

  Day of Prayer

  Todd Pickett — February 11, 2019

  On this day of prayer, I do not seek to be original or profound in my prayer, but simply to pray the prayer (profound enough!) that Jesus taught...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Listen to Minority Voices, Too

  a response to The Biola Hour on the impact of story and minority voices in literature

  Rebecca Mitchell — February 04, 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...

• Career & Vocation

  Know Your Stuff

  How to Research Companies to Explore Careers

  Grace Kim — January 28, 2019

  Researching companies is one way to learn about different industries, professions, industry trends and a company’s mission and values. The following are some tips for doing company research.

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Join God’s Kingdom Come

  a response to The Biola Hour on MLK and making his dream a reality

  Rebecca Mitchell — January 28, 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...

• Career & Vocation

  Engaging with Gatekeepers (Part 2)

  Writing Effective Emails

  Anna Matz — January 22, 2019

  Emails are the cornerstone of modern business communication and are often the primary means of communication between you and a potential employer....

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Love is Not Based on Agreement

  a response to The Biola Hour on the tension of grace and truth

  Rebecca Mitchell — January 17, 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...

• Career & Vocation

  How to Get Hired in One Minute

  Jasmyn Alvarez — January 16, 2019

  What if you only had as long as an elevator ride to impress your future boss? A solid elevator pitch is a great way to introduce yourself to employers and showcase what you can bring to their company.

• Career & Vocation, Making Connections

  New Year, New Opportunities

  Tips for securing a student leadership position on campus

  Heather Martin — January 14, 2019

  One way to get involved in the new year is to apply for a student leadership position. Here are three helpful tips to navigate these exciting opportunities.

• Career & Vocation

  How To Prepare for the Spring Career Expo

  Jasmyn Alvarez — January 14, 2019

  Did you know you will likely spend as much time at work as you will with your family? This means it is important to get to know employers before...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Thoughts on Homelessness

  a response to The Biola Hour on compassion and homelessness

  Rebecca Mitchell — December 03, 2018

  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...

• Career & Vocation

  Engaging with Gatekeepers (Part 1)

  The Elevator Pitch

  Anna Matz — November 26, 2018

  Gatekeepers are people who stand in the doorway between where you are and where you want to be. Just as much as you want them to give you the job,...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Dear Child Please Relax

  a response to The Biola Hour on rest, reliance, and trust

  Rebecca Mitchell — November 05, 2018

  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...

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