Wheaton College

Five years ago I had to flee Syria to save my life, I had to leave my university as well. As a new immigrant, few things can be challenging. However, soon I was able to go back to school. I was advised to take some classes at a community college to get a good start toward my bachelor’s degree. Yet, the financial side came in the way. “Give up” is a word that doesn’t exist in my dictionary, so I went ahead and worked hard to establish myself financially. I stopped school for a little bit and was able

to colleges, I had no other college in my mind other than Wheaton College. Even though I should’ve applied to more than two colleges, Taylor University and Wheaton College, I was so certain that I belonged to Wheaton. It was this community that I experienced at my Wheaton Connection that drew me in. This Christ-Centered community, that not only allowed me to further my own spiritual life but also invest in others, had my eyes locked on only this college. With this in mind, coming into Wheaton College

Understanding the Wheaton College Culture and Services Wheaton College is a four-year, private liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 1,600. The small size of the campus and student body serve to make Wheaton a close-knit and student-centered community. The mission of the institution is to provide “a transformative liberal arts education for intellectually curious students in a collaborative, academically vibrant residential community that values a diverse world” (History and

opportunity was given to me, for free, I was very hesitant to make the commitment. I wasn’t so confident in myself, especially to be surrounded by the biggest white community in Illinois, DuPage County. I had very little interest in attending Wheaton College for two summers. I knew I wouldn't feel comfortable in that community. I wouldn't have my mom’s delicious home cooked meals every night, or to see my little brother and watch him play outside. I wouldn't have that comfortability of being at home

the radio wasn’t going to attract and convince many people to listen so he tried to convince George Beverly Shea to join him which Shea was a popular Christian singer at the time ( paragraph 4, Billy Grahams staff) After Gram graduated from college Graham became a pastor in the first Baptist church

Wheaton, Illinois is a city within the Chicago suburb. The population is 53,644 people with 91.7% White, 3.4% Black, 3.5% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, and 1.2% are multirace. (citydata.com) Wheaton was originally a piece of land owned by Charles Wesley Gary and his brother Erastus. Couple of years later, Charles’s friends Jesse and Warren Wheaton set up the town in Wheaton. Eventually, Wheaton brothers donated their unused land to Railroad Company. (Moore 12) In 1849, the village of Wheaton is founded when

Ruth was the daughter of medical missionary, Dr. L. Nelson Bell, who later became Billy’s mentor (Graham 83). Ruth lived in China and Korea until she was able to go to college. Ruth had not planned on marrying; she already knew what she wanted to do with her life (Powell 1). Because of this, she told Billy no the first time he asked her to marry him. She later said yes (Powell 1). A little while after they were married

It is the middle of the summer in approximately the early 1960’s. The kids are bored and that is the setup for their adventure to go find a dead body in the woods.      The main role of Gordie LaChance is played by Wil Wheaton. He is having trouble in his life at this time because he just lost his brother and his parents are having a very difficult time dealing with it. Chris Chambers was played by River Phoenix. Chris is considered a loser

Comparison Essay Success is a weird word. Sometimes you spend your whole life trying to find it and sometimes you’re just plain lucky enough to have it already. Success is never given, it’s earned by the ones who deserve it most. But what is it that helps strive people to the end? Does the end even matter? In life, people are sent on journeys to not only finish, but to experience every little thing along the path. In other words, life is about the journey and not the destination. In both Whale Talk

College is like a marriage. You can marry a Christian, a non-Christian, or no one at all. Who you marry carries influence to shape you through a meaningful relationship. That is why it is so important as a Christian to marry someone who believes in Christ, so that together you can grow in your love for Christ and as a result, for each-other. Once you marry someone, regardless of religion you have two options. To live your days intentionally committed to growing, connecting, and learning with your