Colorado Christian Personal Statement

Although I am not one hundred and fifty percent sure I know what I want to be when I grow up, I’m almost positive I want to go into the medical field, more specifically become a nurse (then move to Africa and save lives but that's thinking really far ahead). Because I plan on taking several science classes it’s important to me that I am learning from a Christian prospective. Thought high school, I have had a wide variety of science teachers, some have believed in Christ and others have not. Because several scientific theories disregard the idea of a God, and the teachers have expressed their belief in these theories, it can be difficult to have a strong faith in God and yet study science. I know that all professors teaching at CBU are Christians, this fact alone is extremely important to me when deciding a college.

Community college is a great institution for students to start their educational journey. Especially when they do not have the funds or lack some of the prerequisite that a university would require. Community college was created to serve the community, traditional and non-traditional students with the best higher education and lifetime learning opportunities. The faculty and staff members at a community college is there to provide leadership in education while going above and beyond to recognize the needs of the students and the community by providing excellent educational programs and support services that are available to all who have the opportunity to take advantage of them. “Student services now include recruitment and retention, counseling, student activities, student health, financial aid, academic support, career centers, transfer centers, and supplemental services such as transportation, child care, and services tailored for specific populations of students” (Cohen, Brawer, & Krisker, 2014, pg. 209). My philosophy in fulfilling the role and mission of the community college, is to establish the mission, vision, goals and values to guide all students on their journey to strive to become successful both in school and in today’s economy.

I am a sophomore at Liberty University located in Virginia. I am currently enrolled in the Interdisciplinary studies degree plan. As a child, my mother was a nurse who is deeply involved in her religion which is Christianity. She was my role model and I admired her dedication. I believed that I was religious, hardworking and dedicated just like my mother. My mother wanted me to be a nurse and to attend nursing school. In high school, I went to a school that mainly focused on the nursing curriculum outside of the basic high school leveled courses. However, after experiencing my time in the nursing courses throughout high school I did not seem to be very interest in that career. I wanted to be a lawyer, psychiatrist, or Business manager in Information

With an abundance of groups and organizations hosting their own mission trips, it is easy to get plugged into serving locally or globally. As an aspiring medical missionary, the amazing pre-med program and astounding missions network make Baylor the place I truly belong. I had never thought about majoring in business until I learned combining biology and business fellows could provide insight into running my own clinic. I learned about University Scholars and other aspects of the Honors college that allow students to choose specific classes for their career goals. So many impeccable programs at Baylor allow students flexibility so that they can succeed in anything they desire to do. While I have yet to discover the path the Lord has in store, Baylor has endless options for me to explore. I am confident that whatever I choose, I’ll be provided with amazing opportunities to fulfill my dreams. With any path I take, I will receive a quality education that I can use to combine my passion for biology and medicine with my passion for serving humans who lack resources to access the help they

If I’m being honest, If I had to describe my personal relationship with Christ with one word, I would use the word unstable. This has nothing to do with Christ but everything to do with me. I know that Jesus Christ is always there for me and is steadfast in his love (Lamentations 3:22-23), but I think that I rely on myself and my own devices way too heavily and I lose sight of how much he truly loves me and the significance of his unfailing love. I think that I leave him and come back to him repeatedly because of my desire for self-reliance. Self-reliance is not a bad thing by any means, but to sacrifice your relationship with Christ because of self-reliance is a bad thing.

From the moment you start kindergarten you are being prepared for what comes next, every year without fail you are asked the same question, “What do you want to do when you are older?” in reality you have no idea what is in store for you. Nobody warned me about all of the choices you had to make when it came to picking the right school, technical schooling, a state school or Christian Liberal Arts. I was fully confident about picking USF, but then I constantly got the question of “Why?”, the easiest response was to just say “I like purple!” and move past the question. I never really stopped to think about the amazing opportunities a Christian Liberal Arts school would have, I just took it as a plus that I was allowed to openly worship God and know that other students were here to do the same. A Christian Liberal Arts education is beneficial in every aspect of life, from vocational to avocational, to purposes and values remain constant.

I have been working at Mount Pleasant Retirement Home for a little over six months. I chose this place to work at because it’s only a few minutes from my house and my mother also works in health care. Since I have worked there, I have learned a lot of new things, even being in culinary. Things like, what types of sicknesses the residents may have to how to save somebody who’s choking. I’ve also met a lot of new people who I’ve learned a lot about. I get to serve some of my favorite people every time I go to work. That is why I really enjoy my job working as a culinary assistant.

My experiences at Crew Carwash have allowed me to develop and build upon my skill set. Quickly, I developed into the leader of my workspace and was rewarded with a promotion. As Team Leader, I lead, mentored, and trained the other associates. I mentored two specific team members into becoming additional Team Leaders. In addition to coaching other associates, I exemplified my passion every day, specifically on Sundays I would come in an hour and forty-five minutes early to knock out all of the location's weekly tasks and set the location up for success. My strong leadership skills coincide with my ability to connect and create relationships with others and build a strong sense of unity among my coworkers. I am defined by my passion for hard

One of the most important aspects for me, in choosing where to go to college was finding a Christian college. Even though I have not yet decided between attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Grove City College, I am trusting that the Lord will reveal his will to me in this decision. The main goal in choosing to attend a Christian college is to grow close to the Lord through my college experience and be surrounded by others who share my love for the Lord and also the desire to learn more about the world that He has created. I want my education to be ultimately centered around the truths of God’s Word. For me, choosing a major was a difficult decision, but I have chosen to major in electrical engineering. Throughout my high school career,

The more I get closer to my graduation, the more I know that I want to continue to grow in a Christian environment. I go to school at Northwest Christian, and I have recently been grateful for my experience as I am constantly surrounded by peers and teachers who love the Lord. Fortunately, I have gone to a Christian school my whole life. Nonetheless, my spiritual life is not finished growing, which I can continue to grow in a Christian College. The reason I want to continue my academic journey in a Christian Environment not only to make myself grow in Christ, but also so I can surround myself with those who have the same beliefs as myself. Due to having teachers who have the same beliefs, I do not have to be forced to believe something I do

For my second analysis, I went to a church in my hometown of Paris, Texas called Freedom Church. This church is a new non-denominational church that is trying to reach to the “de-churched and unchurched” as their tag line says. They have only been operational now for less than a year, so they are still trying to get new people to join their church. For this reason, this past Friday they put on a huge Easter event for kids and adults that had games, dinner, and a worship service. I saw and experienced some aspects of what non-denominational believe, and the freedom this church let people have during worship. There were also many things that happened throughout the service that I noticed that we talked about in class that I found they were

Students are able to choose a degree in theology - which will focus on Christian teachings - or religious studies - which

An Interdisciplinary Degree with the cognate of Health and Natural science was the appropriate choice for me, because of my background as an Allied Health Care Professional, who wanted to seek advancement in the medical field. Additionally, gaining a Christian worldview has enhanced my ability to provide exceptional care to every patient while sharing the gospel through caring.

I have gone on to train at four of my jobs that I have had since. It does not take me long to move around in the company I work for, because I want to learn all the aspects and departments. The current position I hold now I got to in one year, the prior year I moved throughout the whole customer care department and trained others. She gave me the passion to teach others and to strive to do my best. I no longer feel the struggle I did and I am not aloof like I was before. People have come to me and told me they feel comfortable enough to approach me with questions and they want to learn to work the way I do. She has instilled in me great work ethic and the desire to help others as she

The older I get, and the closer I get to adulthood, I am always trying to figure out the reason I am alive. Being the small person I am in such a big world, it makes it difficult for me to understand why I am here and what I am supposed to do. Growing up in a Christian home, I was taught to follow the rules, have good morals, and to be a follower of God. However, I never know if what I am doing is the right thing. I have donated most of my free time to my church, but instead of being involved in the action, I am usually in the back, pondering about what is so good about attending. I finally realized, maybe it isn’t the church itself, but the way our church is always finding ways to help people.