This fall will be my second semester at Baptist Bible College, and I am already noticing how much I have learned in just a semester--especially about the Lord and the Bible. At first, I was extremely nervous about attending a Christian school--especially since I attended an art school for a little over a year before going to BBC.
I am studying Intercultural Youth Ministry at BBC, and--with the help of faculty and teachers--my passion for missionary work/working with teens has increased. They have helped me deal with many struggles I have dealt with spiritually and personally. They are very dedicated to making a student feel like a real person instead of just a dollar sign with hair (which dealing with faculty at the art school made me feel like a dollar sign with hair). The teachers are extremely understanding, and if you're having any problems either theologically or academically, they are always there to counsel and help you with your problems. It honestly is wonderful knowing that the people working at the school are so involved and caring with the students & that they are such Godly-living people.
I am honestly excited to go back to school next semester (and every semester after)!
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
For the most part, I enjoy living on campus at BBC. I did (and still do) feel a little awkward since I am part of a family that is not spiritual/Christian & I am a public-school educated person. I was very much involved in the world, also, so sometimes it's hard relating to others who have only been part of a Christian background without the experiences I've dealt with in life.
I am also a person who has visible tattoos and stretched earlobes, which does make me feel awkward being around other people who have probably only seen people who look like me in public.
I do enjoy that people talk to me regardless of these differences, and the people that I associate/are friends with from college are so in love with God & enjoy me as a person--they do not see me as a person who looks completely ridiculous/weird. Students (and faculty) on campus are quite friendly, and for the most part will either stop & chat with you or at least acknowledge your existence with a wave/smile/hello.
A downside to being on campus, however, is that you feel like you're in a BBC bubble until you go off-campus. If you do not drive/own a vehicle, you may feel stuck on campus, but there are people that are willing to take you places if you ask them (or they can find someone who can do that for you). When the weather's nice, you are able to walk to random places for things you may need--but if you like going to Wal-Mart and such, you may want to have a vehicle.
Aesthetically, the campus is extremely beautiful. The pond located near the entrance of the school is wonderful, and I love being around it, since it is so serene. Jackson Hall is such a gorgeous building--especially if you go into the second floor library. Your breath will be taken away.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I am a child of a low-income, single parent family, so I have always been worried about being able to afford to further my education.
I expected this school to be out of the question to attend--although, I am thinking it is quite inexpensive compared to what debt I would be racking up in art school if I was still there.
BBC, as a school, has given me so much help with financial aid, and I am very grateful for things to work out with that. I am currently dealing with trying to have enough money saved up for next semester, which is a difficulty, but I have faith that things will work out with that.
(Also, with dealing with the financial aid department, they are incredible & easy-to-work with. I have never understood everything when it comes to numbers/money with all of that, and somehow I understand it, thanks to the department for spending however long helping me understand everything financial)
The education I am receiving, the atmosphere, the people, and the experience/importance of being in a Christian college is far more to me than worrying about whether or not I can go based on finances.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
-Expect to grow spiritually when attending. Let God work in you!
-If you come from a background like mine perhaps, don't let any of it concern you! There will be so many loving, Godly people around you to make you feel comfortable there.
-Plan on being a part of the organizations/clubs that happen beyond school-time. I have learned so much about missionary/inner-city work by being a part of SMF at school (and it's honestly made my desire to do missionary/inner-city work deepen since I've learned so much about it).
-Enjoy reading. Not everyone loves reading, but--specifically books needing to be read for assignments--have a purpose & you can always learn so much by the material that is assigned to you for classes.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
-Christian students who have a desire to grow spiritually & impact the world with their education
This fall will be my second semester at Baptist Bible College, and I am already noticing how much I have learned in just a semester--especially about the Lord and the Bible. At first, I was extremely nervous about attending a Christian school--especially since I attended an art school for a little over a year before going to BBC. I am studying Intercultural Youth Ministry at BBC, and--with the help of faculty and teachers--my passion for missionary work/working with teens has increased. They have helped me deal with many struggles I have dealt with spiritually and personally. They are very dedicated to making a student feel like a real person instead of just a dollar sign with hair (which dealing with faculty at the art school made me feel like a dollar sign with hair). The teachers are extremely understanding, and if you're having any problems either theologically or academically, they are always there to counsel and help you with your problems. It honestly is wonderful knowing that the people working at the school are so involved and caring with the students & that they are such Godly-living people. I am honestly excited to go back to school next semester (and every semester after)!
For the most part, I enjoy living on campus at BBC. I did (and still do) feel a little awkward since I am part of a family that is not spiritual/Christian & I am a public-school educated person. I was very much involved in the world, also, so sometimes it's hard relating to others who have only been part of a Christian background without the experiences I've dealt with in life. I am also a person who has visible tattoos and stretched earlobes, which does make me feel awkward being around other people who have probably only seen people who look like me in public. I do enjoy that people talk to me regardless of these differences, and the people that I associate/are friends with from college are so in love with God & enjoy me as a person--they do not see me as a person who looks completely ridiculous/weird. Students (and faculty) on campus are quite friendly, and for the most part will either stop & chat with you or at least acknowledge your existence with a wave/smile/hello. A downside to being on campus, however, is that you feel like you're in a BBC bubble until you go off-campus. If you do not drive/own a vehicle, you may feel stuck on campus, but there are people that are willing to take you places if you ask them (or they can find someone who can do that for you). When the weather's nice, you are able to walk to random places for things you may need--but if you like going to Wal-Mart and such, you may want to have a vehicle. Aesthetically, the campus is extremely beautiful. The pond located near the entrance of the school is wonderful, and I love being around it, since it is so serene. Jackson Hall is such a gorgeous building--especially if you go into the second floor library. Your breath will be taken away.
I am a child of a low-income, single parent family, so I have always been worried about being able to afford to further my education. I expected this school to be out of the question to attend--although, I am thinking it is quite inexpensive compared to what debt I would be racking up in art school if I was still there. BBC, as a school, has given me so much help with financial aid, and I am very grateful for things to work out with that. I am currently dealing with trying to have enough money saved up for next semester, which is a difficulty, but I have faith that things will work out with that. (Also, with dealing with the financial aid department, they are incredible & easy-to-work with. I have never understood everything when it comes to numbers/money with all of that, and somehow I understand it, thanks to the department for spending however long helping me understand everything financial) The education I am receiving, the atmosphere, the people, and the experience/importance of being in a Christian college is far more to me than worrying about whether or not I can go based on finances.
-Expect to grow spiritually when attending. Let God work in you! -If you come from a background like mine perhaps, don't let any of it concern you! There will be so many loving, Godly people around you to make you feel comfortable there. -Plan on being a part of the organizations/clubs that happen beyond school-time. I have learned so much about missionary/inner-city work by being a part of SMF at school (and it's honestly made my desire to do missionary/inner-city work deepen since I've learned so much about it). -Enjoy reading. Not everyone loves reading, but--specifically books needing to be read for assignments--have a purpose & you can always learn so much by the material that is assigned to you for classes.
-Christian students who have a desire to grow spiritually & impact the world with their education