Leonora Owsley - A Prayer for Friends
Tags: Relationship-Oriented
Never had I met students who paid for my ice cream at midnight, or who woke up several hours early so I would have company at breakfast. Read More
Caroline Catanzarite - Welcome to the Windy City
Tags: Chicago | Relationship-Oriented
Its proximity to Chicago was particularly meaningful to me once I joined a volunteer group that regularly distributed clothing to the homeless population there. Read More
Jonathan Kim - That Sense of Belonging
Tags: Relationship-Oriented | International Student Programs (ISP)
Being an international student, my home is not where I’m studying, but I found my home with my friends, who gave me a sense of belonging and became my American family. Read More
Laurel Bacote - Your Floormates; Your Squad
Tags: Relationship-Oriented
Relationships are a key part of transitioning to college. Your floormates have the potential to become your extended family. Read More
Stephanie Gilsenan - Why I Chose to Major in Psychology
Tags: Future Focused | Relationship-Oriented
As the semester ended, I knew two things: I loved studying psychology, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to pursue a career in it. Read More
Caroline Catanzarite - My Scholarship Experience
Tags: Relationship-Oriented
The admissions team took time to understand the needs of my family and me and made it clear they wanted to do everything in their ability to meet us where we were at. Read More
Jacey Gould - Intentional Community
Tags: Relationship-Oriented | Transfer
People were interested in learning about me, and I wanted to know them. Read More
Mary Cyr - Finding Harmony at Wheaton
Tags: Relationship-Oriented | Transfer
Since transferring to Wheaton, I have advanced my performance on the French horn through challenging classes and stimulating lessons. I love being part of this open and inviting community of people who love and honor God! Read More
Stephanie Gilsenan - Experience the World Together
Tags: Relationship-Oriented
I wasn’t expecting it, but the 47 other Wheaton students joining me on this journey were one of the most impactful parts of my time abroad. Read More
Stephanie Gilsenan - Sundays at Saga
Tags: Relationship-Oriented
As a Freshman at Wheaton, I found Sunday mornings were a natural way to meet friends. Read More
Meghan Kwong - Fellowship and Friends
Tags: Relationship-Oriented
I chose Wheaton because I desired a spiritual community; I wanted friends to fellowship with and a mentor to guide me. Read More
Laurel Bacote - The Best of Both Worlds
Tags: Chicago | Relationship-Oriented
One perk of campus being next to downtown Wheaton is that you get the best of both worlds: you get to live in a cute, suburban town, and you are also a 40-minute train ride from Downtown Chicago. Read More
Jihyeong Lee - Making Seoul Sisters
Tags: Relationship-Oriented | International Student Programs (ISP)
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It helped that everyone had the same values--we all love and fear God. Read More
Grace Zheng - Friendships in a Diverse Community
Tags: Relationship-Oriented
The cross-cultural conversations at MuKappa and music performances at Women’s Chorale helped me appreciate serving among a diverse but united body of believers. Read More
Amanda Miller - Classmates? More Like Teammates!
Tags: Future Focused | Relationship-Oriented
Together, new and returning students formed study group chats, kept one another accountable for coursework, asked each other questions, and simply gave each other emotional support. Read More