Becoming 51����

• How I Chose 51����

  Hunter Kennedy — October 22, 2019

  I chose 51���� for a multitude of reasons. I loved the location and the Christian values. I knew this would be a place that would keep me...

• Jessie's Experience Moving Out of State

  Moving 2,405 Miles From Home

  Jessie Zangmeister — October 21, 2019

  Hi friends! Whether this is the first Becoming 51���� blog post you’re reading, or you have been faithfully keeping up for months...welcome! I’m...

• Maggie's Experience Moving Out of State

  Magdalene Segarra — October 17, 2019

  Hope you all are having an amazing week! I just wanted to share with you how my experience has been moving out of state. Ever since I was young I...

• Why I Chose 51����

  Understanding God’s Will in Finding a College

  Noa Melendez — October 17, 2019

  Choosing 51���� Stepping into the Spring of my senior year of high school, I knew I was one tiny step away from making the decision of a lifetime...

• Why I Chose 51����

  From North Carolina to California, My Journey to 51����

  Jessie Zangmeister — October 11, 2019

  What would you think if I told you that I have wanted to go to 51���� since I was 15 years old? Well...It’s true! 51���� has been my...

• Hunter's Experience Moving Out of State

  Hunter Kennedy — October 11, 2019

  Hey guys, what’s up? It’s Hunter here with another blog, hope you all have had a great week. Oregon Road When I was looking atcolleges, I never...

• Tips On Applying to College

  Anna Messersmith — October 11, 2019

  So, you are applying to college. YAY. This is a mixture of the most exciting, the most overwhelming, the most confusing, and the most...

• How I Chose 51����

  . . . 13 College Applications Later

  Magdalene Segarra — October 11, 2019

  In the beginning of my senior year the pressure began to grow as it was time to figure out where I would spend the next four years. Truthfully, I...

• My Experience in Torrey

  Anna Messersmith — October 08, 2019

  By definition, I’m an overachiever. So when I received the invite to apply for the Torrey Honors Institute when I was in high school, I saw the...

• Meet Noa!

  Noa Melendez — October 08, 2019

  So hey, as you probably know by now, my name is Noa Melendez. I am a Sophomore Studio Arts Major from Bellflower, CA and I will be one of your...

• Meet Jessie!

  Jessie Zangmeister — October 07, 2019

  Oh hey, what’s up! Meet Jessie! My name is Jessie Zangmeister, but my close friends call me Jess. Let me start by saying: WOW! I am beyond excited...

• Meet Maggie!

  Magdalene Segarra — October 04, 2019

  Hey guys! I’m so excited to introduce myself to you all! My name is Maggie Segarra and I am one of your Social Media Representatives this year....

• Meet Anna!

  Anna Messersmith — October 03, 2019

  Hey friends, my name is Anna Gustafson! Nicknames include (but not limited to): Anna Gus, Little Gus, Gus, Coach Gus, Anna Banana, Banana Head,...

• Meet Hunter!

  Hunter Kennedy — October 02, 2019

  Hey guys!! My name is Hunter Kennedy and I am a sophomore Public Relations major here at 51����. I am from Grants Pass which is a small...

• Bye from Fiona!

  Graduation...and Looking Ahead

  Fiona Gandy — May 07, 2019

  I guess this is it…Wow, you guys. I cannot believe that I am writing my last blog ever for Becoming 51����. I have loved this experience so much....

• Bye from Noa!

  My First Year at 51���� and How God has Grown Me

  Noa Melendez — May 07, 2019

  What this school year has brought me thus far Coming to 51���� as a Freshman and new student to this university, the 51���� family welcomed me with...

• Bye from Jess!

  Reflections on my Year and Things I've Learned

  Jessica Nissen — May 07, 2019

  What a Year! Can I Tell You 51���� it? Hey guys! I can’t believe this is my last blog of the school year! I’m a very sentimental...

• Bye from Tony!

  My 3 Bits of Advice

  Salvador Rangel — May 07, 2019

  Hey everyone! It is Tony again :). It has definitely been a great time sharing with all of you. So before I go I just want to share a little more...

• Bye from Max!

  Reflections on my Journey and Growth

  Max Klaiber — May 07, 2019

  WHAT A YEAR! It is always so weird to reflect on the college journey, especially with such a job as “ambassador” under my belt. It has been a...

• Bye from Aubs!

  And That's a Wrap!

  Aubrey Dela Cruz — May 07, 2019

  And that’s a wrap! Ahhhh—here we are friends! The final blog. Just like that, a whole school year has already flown by! For the most part, my...

• Finishing the Semester Well

  Fiona Gandy — May 03, 2019

  Hey guys! You’re almost there!! The final stretch! The end of the semester is near and approaching. Soon, you’ll be done with high school and will...

• Letters with my Parents

  Reflections From a College Freshman

  Noa Melendez — May 03, 2019

  Our Dearest Noa, We have thought about this day ever since the day you were born. We just never thought it would come so quick. As we get ready to...

• Furnishing Your Dorm

  Some of my Shopping Recommendations!

  Jessica Nissen — May 03, 2019

  Recently some soon-to-be freshmen asked me what items are most essential to live in the 51���� dorms. In response, I’ve decided to make this post be...

• 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Into a Dorm

  Salvador Rangel — May 01, 2019

  Hey everyone! So there are a lot of things to think about when thinking about moving into a dorm. Everyone is unique in the ways that they...

• Max's Testimony

  Max Klaiber — May 01, 2019

  I never know how to start a testimony, nor how to approach the topic: I usually kinda spew it out in some weird or awkward manner. I have tried and...

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