Explore Life at 51ÂÜŔň /blogs/becoming-biola Kaiden Tolkamp We’ve laid out your steps to helping your student navigate their 51ÂÜŔň application process. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0800 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/help-your-student-navigate-their-college-application /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/help-your-student-navigate-their-college-application Rebecca Irwin Here are three vital things to consider that will inform your college decision and point your student toward successful <strong>completion</strong> of their college degree. <strong>1. Will your student get the classes they need to graduate on time</strong>? One factor families... Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/3-questions-to-ask-when-comparing-college-costs /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/3-questions-to-ask-when-comparing-college-costs Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp There are countless things you <em>could </em>buy from Target, but no one wants a cluttered bag. We asked two 51ÂÜŔň students what they keep with them and<em>actually use. </em>Maddy and Lucas sifted through the superfluous items to give us their backpack essentials... Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/what-s-in-a-biolan-s-backpack /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/what-s-in-a-biolan-s-backpack Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp We’ve been praying for your student this summer, and now, in these final weeks before the fall semester begins, we invite you to join us. This guide features 30 days of prayer for your student. It will take you from August 8 until September 6: the... Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/30-days-of-prayer-for-your-student /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/30-days-of-prayer-for-your-student Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp <strong>Move-In Day is THIS MONTH!! </strong> If your eyes just popped out of their sockets like a rubber chicken, you’re not alone. We can’t believe it either! But we’re thrilled your student will be joining us on campus so soon. We recently hosted a webinar... Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/conversations-to-have-over-summer /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/conversations-to-have-over-summer Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp 51ÂÜŔň's goal is to take your student’s health and safety as seriously as you do. At our Ask Me Anything Webinar on July 10, leaders from our Campus Safety department and the 51ÂÜŔň Health Center answered your questions and your student’s well being... Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/campus-safety-and-health-services-ask-me-anything /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/campus-safety-and-health-services-ask-me-anything Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp You can’t know what it will be like to send your student off to college until you’ve done it — that’s why we asked the experts: current 51ÂÜŔň parents! On Wednesday, June 26 we held our second “Ask Me Anything” Webinar: Ask a Current 51ÂÜŔň Parent... Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/ask-a-biola-parent /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/ask-a-biola-parent Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp <strong> <em> </em> </strong>Sending your student to college comes with a lot of lists. There’s the list of schools (you crossed off all but 51ÂÜŔň, so you’ve already had one big win!), the packing list (don’t forget an extra toothbrush or two!) and, finally, the list of... Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/myaccount-tasks-final-enrollment-steps-opened-july-2 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/myaccount-tasks-final-enrollment-steps-opened-july-2 Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp When your student looks back on their 51ÂÜŔň experience ten years from now, they’ll remember so much more than just papers and group projects — I know that's true for me! When I (Kaiden) think back to my time as a 51ÂÜŔň student, I remember dinnerin... Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:15:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/your-questions-about-housing-res-life-and-food-answered /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/your-questions-about-housing-res-life-and-food-answered Kaiden Tolkamp, Rebecca Irwin It’s getting real, folks. Your student is off to university, and you’re suddenly left wondering how you went from filling the cart with diapers to dorm room decor in less time than it takes to say, “let’s go Eagles!” I know how you feel! Two... Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:45:00 -0700 /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/dorm-room-shopping-your-questions-answered /blogs/becoming-biola/2024/dorm-room-shopping-your-questions-answered