/blogs/studentlife/articles/category/making-connections Biola Staff <em>What do you think of when you hear accessibility?</em> Do you think of special parking spots? Braille signs and guide dogs? Do you think of disabilities, a friend or family member — or yourself? If you have not thought a lot about disabilities before,... Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2023/together-through-accessibility /blogs/studentlife/2023/together-through-accessibility Miles Bocianski Creating meaningful connections with your professors during remote learning can be challenging. Zoom fatigue may even discourage you from keeping up with friends, so scheduling a video call with a faculty member might be the last thing on your... Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2021/how-to-connect-with-faculty-during-remote-learning /blogs/studentlife/2021/how-to-connect-with-faculty-during-remote-learning Christian Leonard While many students are accustomed to having advising meetings and office hours with their professors, faculty are available to discuss topics beyond the classroom. Whether it be in a direct mentor-mentee relationship or simply a faculty member... Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2019/five-questions-to-help-build-a-mentoring-relationship-with-your-professor /blogs/studentlife/2019/five-questions-to-help-build-a-mentoring-relationship-with-your-professor Austin Green Have you ever wondered what qualities employers care about when hiring college students or recent graduates? Student resumés that show leadership positions, roles in extracurricular groups like student government or even general work experience... Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2019/the-value-of-student-leadership /blogs/studentlife/2019/the-value-of-student-leadership Heather Martin One way to get involved in the new year is to apply for a student leadership position. Here are three helpful tips to navigate these exciting opportunities. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:24:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2019/new-year-new-opportunities /blogs/studentlife/2019/new-year-new-opportunities Ashia Lee Marisa Vasquez is a freshman and Taelor Edwards is a senior. Although one is just beginning their college career and the other is about to end hers, their stories about getting involved in the Biola community can be applicable to everyone. Taelor... Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:05:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2018/how-to-find-belonging-at-biola /blogs/studentlife/2018/how-to-find-belonging-at-biola Brenda Velasco As some students have heard through word of mouth or social media, Student Development has made decisions to discontinue Heat of the Night, Deck the Haven and Mosaic Masquerade. Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:08:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2017/discontinuation-of-sga-residence-hall-events /blogs/studentlife/2017/discontinuation-of-sga-residence-hall-events Zachary Alsens Two years ago people were telling Tebraie that he should apply to be a Resident Advisor. Since being hired for the job, twice, he has grown to love Residence Life and has made it a goal to hold a job as an Resident Director. He is someone who... Tue, 23 May 2017 16:23:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2017/the-key-to-professional-development /blogs/studentlife/2017/the-key-to-professional-development Lisa Igram When we snagged Katelyn Beaty to speak in chapel, kicking off a day of celebration to honor the contributions of some pretty incredible women to our campus community, it was a major win for us. Fri, 05 May 2017 16:22:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2017/biola-s-founders-the-resurrection-you1 /blogs/studentlife/2017/biola-s-founders-the-resurrection-you1 Alex Bell Don't make someone else a third wheel. Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:50:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2017/balancing-romantic-relationships-and-friendships /blogs/studentlife/2017/balancing-romantic-relationships-and-friendships