Student Life Blog

• Cultural Humility, The Biola Hour

  We are on Native American Land

  a response to The Biola Hour on remembrance, reconciliation, and acknowledgment

  Rebecca Mitchell — October 22, 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...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  A Perspective on Politics

  a response to The Biola Hour on Christian responcibility and politics

  Rebecca Mitchell — October 08, 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

  The Heart of Networking

  How to Create and Leverage Relationships

  Anna Matz — October 03, 2018

  If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: “Networking is the key to success.” Networking isn’t the only key to success, but it is...

• Career & Vocation

  My First Job

  Laying Our Desires at Jesus' Feet

  Shane Enete — September 25, 2018

  I still remember that sinking feeling in my stomach as I carried my first tray of food to a hotel room. It was my first day of work after college....

• Academics

  Three Reading Tips for Online Students

  Dakota McMahand — September 25, 2018

  A large portion of college coursework revolves around completing reading assignments, and grades may be based on demonstrating knowledge of the...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  The Father’s Embrace

  a response to The Biola Hour on fatherhood, God-Concept and God-Image

  Rebecca Mitchell — September 25, 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...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  The Truth of Forgiveness

  a response to The Biola Hour on forgiveness, healing and the arts

  Rebecca Mitchell — September 14, 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

  Dressing to Impress: The Do’s and Don’ts of Professional Attire

  Anna Warner — September 05, 2018

  With Career Expos, preparation is essential. Alumnus Anna Warner shares her advice to help you make the best first impression. When it comes to...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Habits of the Hottest

  a response to The Biola Hour on beauty and modesty

  Samantha Lyons — May 14, 2018

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  The Bride of Christ in Chains

  a response to the Biola Hour on Escaping North Korea

  Samantha Lyons — April 30, 2018

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Career & Vocation

  Designing Your Career One Conversation At A Time

  Katie Genung — April 18, 2018

  Anyone else uncertain about what to do for a future career (please tell me I’m not the only one)? If that’s you, it’s completely okay! It can feel...

• Career & Vocation

  From Communication Studies to a Corporate Career:

  An Interview with Becky Kurtz

  Jasmyn Alvarez — April 17, 2018

  Have you wondered where your degree in communication studies can take you? Becky Kurtz (‘14) is a communication studies alumna using her degree to...

• Career & Vocation

  7 Finance Tips to Know Before you Graduate

  Rick Bee — April 17, 2018

  Rick Bee is the senior director of advancement at Biola University and a professor at Biola Talbot School of Theology where he teaches a course on...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  For the Love of Heresy, Evangelical is a Not a Curse Word

  a response to The Biola Hour on Evangelicalism

  Samantha Lyons — April 09, 2018

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Career & Vocation

  How to Maximize your Summer

  Summer Courses, Internships and Housing

  Heidi Herchelroath, Tiffany Lee, Eyvette Min — April 04, 2018

  Summer is quickly approaching. Have you considered taking summer courses or pursuing an internship? Below are a few opportunities you might want to...

• Career & Vocation

  Get a Job!

  Education Plus Experience Equals Employment

  Walter Augustine — April 02, 2018

  Walter Augustine is the director of intercultural education and research in the division of Diversity and Inclusion at Biola University and an...

• Spiritual Growth

  Understanding Holy Week

  Louie Chong — March 29, 2018

  This week, Holy Week is when Christ was betrayed, beat and bruised for us. I remember coming into the office on Monday and feeling a sense of...

• Career & Vocation

  How to Develop Your Passion

  #mypassionis

  Miles Bocianski — March 20, 2018

  You may have experienced the cultural pressure to find your “passion” or calling in life. When you see teenage celebrities with millions of...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  A Space of Grace: Friendships as Intimacy

  a response to The Biola Hour on Cultivating Community

  Samantha Lyons — March 19, 2018

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Making Connections

  How to Find Belonging at Biola

  Stories of Community and Calling

  Ashia Lee — March 16, 2018

  Marisa Vasquez is a freshman and Taelor Edwards is a senior. Although one is just beginning their college career and the other is about to end...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Fan Thyself in the Fire

  a blog response to The Biola Hour on For All Seasons' "Clarity"

  Samantha Lyons — February 19, 2018

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Failure is not an Option

  a response to The Biola Hour on Dating

  Samantha Lyons — February 05, 2018

  As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

• Spiritual Growth, The Biola Hour

  Work Like You Mean It

  a response to The Biola Hour on vocation & calling

  Samantha Lyons — February 05, 2018

  “I know I didn’t get the project in on time, but can you extend a little grace?” “If I could get Sunday’s off, that would be great—oh no, don’t...

• Academics, Career & Vocation

  Changing your Major Could Change your Life

  Susan Lim — February 02, 2018

  Susan Lim is an assistant professor in the Department of History & Political Science at Biola University. Here is her story of discovering and...

• Career & Vocation

  To the Freshies: Resist Camping in the Comfortable

  Samantha Lyons — January 30, 2018

  Okay, you are here. You moved into the dorm and you took your very first steps into your college experience and your future. Between school,...

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