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Abby
Freshman, Mathematics Secondary Education major
Hometown: Grove City, OH
Why I chose Asbury: The mathematics and education departments are fabulous, and the professors truly care for their students. I love the campus atmosphere where everyone is always smiling and friendly. But the top reason is that the community comes together to worship our phenomenal Lord and Savior.
What I love about Asbury: Whether I'm in chapel, class, my dorm, the student center, the cafeteria, or anywhere on campus, I always feel encouraged and uplifted. Asbury is the perfect place to form relationships, grow closer to God and excel in the classroom.
My favorite class: Wow, what a tough one! But I'd say that my favorite class is Understanding the Old Testament. The class provides me with the historical facts and background information that makes reading the Old Testament come alive with a whole new understanding.
Random/fun fact about me: I am a member of the Heart & Sole Clogging ministry at my home church in Ohio. I've been clogging ever since I was in the 5th/6th grade. To worship God in a unique way through clogging is absolutely incredible.
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Andrea
Senior, Intercultural Communication major
Hometown: Johnstown, PA
Why I chose Asbury: I am a third generation Asburian, and have known about Asbury my whole life. I knew that this was a great place to figure out what I should do, and to grow in my relationship with Christ.
What I love about Asbury: I love the lessons I have learned in this place, not only in my classes, but personally as well. God has taught me and blessed me so much through my professors, dorm life, and my friends.
My favorite class: My favorite class this semester is International Relations. It goes along with my major really well, but also has a political science undertone that gives me a new perspective. It has been really pushing me to think deeper and more critically.
Random/fun fact about me: I am moving to Mongolia in August to teach English.
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Andrew
Junior, Philosophy and Psychology major
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Why I chose Asbury: Asbury offers the opportunities of a larger university while still remaining a small, community-oriented atmosphere that fosters spirituality along with academic advancement.
What I love about Asbury: Asbury offers a special kind of spiritual freedom that is not found at most schools. Here, I feel like I have the freedom to explore all the facets of God and search for him wherever he may be found, be that in academics, community life, or any other setting.
My favorite class: Just about anything taught by Dr. Strait in the English department.
Random/fun fact about me: I am getting married in the summer of 2012 to my high school sweetheart!
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Cassie
Freshman, Communications major
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Why I chose Asbury: I went to a huge public high school, so when I started looking for colleges I knew I wanted a small Christian environment. Asbury was really the only school that worked with me financially to make sure I got to come. The people are so awesome and I can tell that they genuinely care about the students.
What I love about Asbury: I love the people, community, campus and mission of Asbury! Coming here has pushed me spiritually, academically and socially.
My favorite class: My favorite class is either Journalism or Culture of Introduction to Communications. Both are completely relevant to everyday life and have taught me so much!
Random/fun fact about me: I have a twin brother who is also at Asbury.
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Courtney
Senior, Bible Theology major
Hometown: Clarksburg, WV
Why I chose Asbury: I heard about Asbury because the church I attend back home supports a husband/wife missionary team that graduated from Asbury. I chose to come here because I wanted to pursue Biblical studies and couldn’t do that at the secular university I was attending. I believe that it is God’s will for me to come here.
What I love about Asbury: One of the things I love about Asbury is that it truly is a Christian environment all the way around. I have a greater appreciation for that being a transfer student from a secular university. I remember when I first came, I felt like I was in culture shock because the professors prayed. The people here, students and professors alike, know you by name and it’s unmistakable that they really do care.
My favorite class: My favorite class so far is Old Testament Eighth Century Prophets (Amos, Hosea, Micah, and Isaiah). I love all the Biblical history involved.
Random/fun fact about me: I LOVE to play the guitar. I’m self-taught and write some of my own songs.
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John Michael
Junior, Creative Writing and Leadership Communication major
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Why I chose Asbury: Asbury is one of the few Christian colleges with a good creative writing program. Also, I love their commitment to nurturing the body and the Spirit. It didn't hurt that that I received a good scholarship, either.
What I love about Asbury: My favorite thing about Asbury is the fellowship. Beyond just having a bunch of great people surrounding me to hang out and have fun with, I have found at Asbury some of the people who have challenged me the most in my walk with Christ.
My favorite class: My favorite class is probably Narratives and Ideologies of Hollywood with Prof. Peter Kerr. The class is all about story – the stories our culture tells, the stories of Hollywood, and the makeup of our culture in general. Each day I was excited to see what Prof. Kerr had prepared for us.
Random/fun fact about me: I'm actually half-Colombian. My dad was a missionary there when he met my mom. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Joy
1st Year Graduate Student, Masters in Social Work
Hometown: Portsmouth, OH
Why I chose Asbury: I believe learning how to fuse my Christian faith into my field of work is essential. Therefore, I wanted to attend a University where it was normal to walk into a classroom or your faculty advisor's office and talk about your faith and your education in the same breath.
What I love about Asbury: I love Asbury for combining the classes, textbooks, assignments, and activities offered on campus with a Christian faith based in Jesus Christ.
My favorite class: Social and Cultural Diversity is my favorite class because it reaches into the passion I already possess for mission work.
Random/fun fact about me: Sometimes I think I am a senior citizen at heart! I love to knit cross-stitch and crochet, I resent technology that seems to take over people's minds, and a lot of my favorite people on earth were born around 1940.
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Kristina
Freshman, Communications and Christian Ministries major
Hometown: Maryville, TN
Why I chose Asbury: I came to Asbury because God very clearly called me to do so. I came for the Christian liberal-arts education and for the amazingly spirit-filled community life. The communication program is phenomenal and, really, there is just no other place like Asbury.
What I love about Asbury: The people make Asbury amazing—the professors, students, faculty, and staff. Everyone, at least everyone I’ve met, wants to be here and wants to grow while they are here. It’s an incredibly encouraging environment.
My favorite class: Dynamics of Spiritual Growth with Prof. Hull would have to be my favorite class so far. I love Jesus and I love to think, and I never leave his class without a deeper understanding of God’s design for humanity and plenty to toss around in my mind.
Random/fun fact about me: I love to write and to sing. When I was 12 years old, a local church commissioned me to write a song with their music director for the rededication of their sanctuary; the song was turned into an SATB choral arrangement and was published.
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Krysti
Senior, English major
Hometown: Big Canoe, GA
Why I chose Asbury: Originally I was set on not coming to Asbury, but after coming to a visit weekend my senior year of high school, I knew that this was the place God was calling me to.
What I love about Asbury: I love the small town feel of the campus and the sense of community among the students.
My favorite class: My favorite class is Family Life Education. The content is so interesting to me, so it makes up for the fact that it is a night class!
Random/fun fact about me: I love Taylor Swift, UNC Tar Heels, and red Gatorade!!
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Marcus
Sophomore, Media Communication major
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Why I chose Asbury: For its academic excellence and spiritual growth. I want to impact the lives of those around me and to enlighten people to other cultures.
What I love about Asbury: All the love, care, and humbleness of the students, faculty, and administration.
My favorite class: No particular favorite class. I enjoy all classes as the professors are awesome.
Random/fun fact about me: I love music, sports, and being on stage performing be it singing, acting, or leading worship. I enjoy speaking to alumni, listening to their stories and experiences at Asbury. And I love making new friends.
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Megan
Senior, Recreation major
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Why I chose Asbury: I wanted to go to a school where I could bring my horse and continue horsebacking and teaching. During my search I kept hearing about this school called Asbury and their Equine Program. After the beautiful drive to Wilmore and just one visit on campus, I was hooked.
What I love about Asbury: Asbury is like one big family. There is such a unique connection between the students and professors. It’s the perfect place to complete my outdoor recreation major with all of what Kentucky's land has to offer!
My favorite class: It’s a tie between Outdoor Adventure Skills and Challenge Course Facilitation.
Random/fun fact about me: I've been riding horses since I was 10, but I also love riding four wheelers, caving and skydiving. I was also a member of the Police Mount Team that demonstrated at the World Equestrian Games in 2010.
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Molly
Sophomore, Accounting major
Hometown: Shallowater, TX
Why I chose Asbury: My parents both went to school at here. When I came to visit Asbury with them for their reunion, I fell in love with the campus.
What I love about Asbury: I love the atmosphere of the school. I feel like we truly are a family here. I also love that the school genuinely cares about my spiritual life and my academic success. I feel like God is shown through everybody that I meet.
My favorite class: So far, my favorite class has been Music Appreciation. It has nothing to do with my major, but I have always loved listening to and playing music, and I really enjoyed learning more about it.
Random/fun fact about me: I have played the piano for 12 years. I love just sitting down and playing when I need some time to relax. It’s a great hobby.
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Shelby
Sophomore, Missions major
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
Why I chose Asbury: I came to Asbury because I wanted to get an awesome Christian education to prepare me for my life of loving Jesus.
What I love about Asbury: I love Asbury because it's a community of brothers and sisters in Christ who love God and love each other!
My favorite class: My favorite class is Mission Theology because I love to study and discuss missions.
Random/fun fact about me: When I eat animal crackers, I save two of every animal to eat for last, and I put them all on the ark.
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Stephanie
Senior, Business major
Hometown: Chambersburg, PA
Why I chose Asbury: The atmosphere on campus captured my attention when I toured campus with my high school choir.
What I love about Asbury: THE PEOPLE FOR SURE!
My favorite class: Constitutional Law
Random/fun fact about me: I lived on an island for 1 1/2 years.
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Taylor
Senior, Intercultural Communication major
Hometown: Merritt Island, FL
Why I chose Asbury: I chose Asbury during my junior year of high school. I had a cousin that was a student here, and I got to see her love for Asbury. When I came to visit, I fell in love with the campus and how everyone seemed genuine and nice. Since I've been here, God has blessed me so much and I can definitely say that this is where He wants me.
What I love about Asbury: Honestly, dorm life at Asbury is one of my favorite things. I love how close I am with the girls on my hall and how much fun we have. The community life at Asbury is definitely one of its greatest aspects.
My favorite class: Communication Theory. This may make me sound like a nerd, but I learned more in this class than any other. And it is information that I am able to use every day.
Random/fun fact about me: I love hockey, and one day I want to live somewhere in Asia.
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