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Abby
Sophomore, 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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Aurora
Junior, Psychology
Hometown: Altamonte, FL
Why I chose Asbury: After a two-year break of work and massage therapy I was looking for a Christian university that offered ROTC to transfer to. I heard a commercial on talk radio advertising Asbury’s new university status and decided to apply. Later I decided not to attend and was all set to attend another school closer to home when, about six weeks before school was supposed to start, an uneasy feeling came over me and God told me to keep searching. For some reason I kept finding myself at Asbury and I knew that I was supposed to go so I sent in the rest of the paperwork and arrived on the first day of orientation without ever having visited Kentucky or even knowing a soul.
What I love about Asbury: The size is perfect: small enough to encourage an intimate community but large enough to where I am always meeting new people. The professors are not only masters in their field, but they also love God and are dedicated to helping their students excel in all aspects of life. Best of all, it promotes unity not only with one another but also with Christ. The environment is ripe for God’s working if that is what you are looking for (and sometimes even if you’re not).
Random/fun fact about me: I have played the tuba for 11 years and I love visiting my dad in Cyprus
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Brittney
Graduate Student in Social Work
Hometown: Beloit, WI
Why I chose Asbury: In the last year, God placed a desire on my heart to continue my education and earn my Masters of Social Work degree. As I was looking for schools, Asbury stood out and I felt God’s call upon my life to apply and move to Kentucky. I find it important to learn how to integrate my faith into social work practice, and Asbury has challenged me to figure out how to make that happen.
What I love about Asbury: I love the community atmosphere at Asbury and how welcoming everyone is. The staff genuinely care about their students and are invested in their lives. Asbury has been a great place to grow my faith in Christ and learn how to serve God through my future career.
My favorite class: Though I have enjoyed many of my social work classes, the thing I enjoy most about the social work program is that I have the opportunity to be in the field working with other professional social workers. I love being able to integrate what I am learning in the classroom into real life experiences.
Random/fun fact about me: A fun fact about me is that I will be graduating in May 2013 and getting married to the man of my dreams a month later on June 22, 2013.
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Caiti
Sophomore, Communications
Hometown: Hendersonville, NC
Why I chose Asbury: I wanted a Christ centered education with the essence of a small community but the availability to impact the world. I wanted to be able to have multiple avenues in which to develop my talent and strengths while learning from professors who have walked the ropes before me.
What I love about Asbury: I love the community. I love the ability to find diversity and testimonies that range on a scale broader than a spectrum of color. To unite under one banner and glorify God with our passions is absolutely incredible. I love that I have the avenue to improve on things that I love while at the same time having doors of new interest opportunities arise. It is definitely an adventure 24/7.
My favorite class I love psychology because it is opening so many doors for me to understand not only how my brain and emotions work but others as well. I find people interesting and more importantly their background. Their testimony has a way of impacting me and I find it extremely enjoyable to hear about their perspectives and ideas of life.
Fun fact: As for a fun fact I was a competitive equestrian and my emphasis was dressage. I prefer working with Arabians and horses is second nature to me. Hence another good reason to be in Kentucky.
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Cassie
Sophomore, Journalism & Communication
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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Gabe
Freshman, Media Communications
Hometown: Zanesville, OH
Why I chose Asbury: The moment I stepped foot on campus, I could feel the rich tradition of community that Asburians had already described to me. Also, when I walked in the Miller Comm Arts Building, I could easily see myself having a new home for four years. Plus, who wouldn’t want to go to the Olympics? When I got the scholarships I needed to attend, I knew that it was in God’s plan all along.
What I love about Asbury: Again, the fellowship that students have at this school amazes me. Even as a freshman, there isn’t a single person in the Caf that I wouldn’t feel comfortable talking with at any given time. Also, the professors at AU rock! All of the rumors that I’ve heard about college profs are exactly that—rumors! Ours are so personable and considerate of their students.
My favorite class:My favorite class, so far, is Men’s Glee Club! The guys are really cool and have such a rich blend of voices.
Fun fact: A fun fact about myself is that I’m a huge roller coaster enthusiast! It also didn’t help that I worked at Cedar Point over this past summer… My goal is to visit all of the world’s most famous amusements parks in my lifetime!
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Joel
Sophomore; Journalism with Literature& Music minors
Hometown: Versailles, KY
Why I chose Asbury: I chose to come to Asbury because of the people. It was really that simple. None of the other colleges I was looking at had the same kind of community as Asbury.
What I love about Asbury: One of the things I love most about Asbury is the academic excellence of the faculty, as well as the genuine interest they take in students.
My favorite class: My favorite class is Latin with Prof. Richardson.
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Kelsey
Freshman, Missions, minor in Spanish
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Why I chose Asbury: I felt the Lord calling me here the summer before my senior year after seeing a documentary about persecuted Christians. Once I officially visited, Asbury immediately felt like home!
What I love about Asbury: This place is unlike any place I've ever been. The community is strong, the Lord is present, and the fun is never-ending.
Fun fact: A fun fact about me is I played soccer for 11 years and I played drums for 7 years.
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Logan
Sophomore Worship Arts
Hometown: Pataskala, OH
Why I chose Asbury: As soon as I set foot on Asbury’s campus, the people were so welcoming and kind that I didn’t even entertain the thought of another college. The campus just had a certain welcoming feeling about it that I didn’t feel anywhere else.
What I love about Asbury: I think my favorite thing about Asbury is the people. You can’t meet many people here without becoming friends with them almost automatically.
My favorite class: My favorite class right now is Worship Arts Leadership.
Fun fact: A good fun fact about me is that I am deathly afraid of mice.
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Nicole
Sophomore Media Communications
Hometown: Shippenville, PA
Why I chose Asbury: I recently discovered a passion for film and I had heard about Asbury though my Church Camp. I came to visit the campus and instantly fell in love with the brand new communications building and the fact that I would be learning under some very influential and credible professors. As I learned more about the equipment and opportunities available to me at Asbury I knew that I would come here.
What I love about Asbury: I love walking through the halls of the communications building and seeing props and other memorabilia from my favorite movies and shows. I am amazed that each show represented has been touched by the Asbury hand and I can’t wait to be a part of that legacy.
My favorite class: Any class where I have the opportunity to learn about film making and all surrounding areas are my favorite classes.
Fun fact: I am actually a transfer student from Geneva College and during that first year of college a few friends and I watched a movie about high school students rebelling against what was wrong in their school, so our act or rebellion, inspired by the movie, was dying our hair red and purple.
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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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Molly
Junior, 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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Paula
Freshman, Media Communications
Hometown: Port St. Lucie, FL
Why I chose Asbury: I visited Asbury during Fall Preview Weekend and fell in love with the people, atmosphere, and university itself. I felt right at home immediately and knew that this was exactly where God wanted me to be.
What I love about Asbury: Besides the amazing education I’m receiving at Asbury, I absolutely love the sense of community and how passionate everyone is for God. Everyone on campus is so genuine and although I’ve only been here a short period I know that the friendships I’ve made are going to last forever.
My favorite class: My favorite class is western civilization with Dr. Reynolds. He is absolutely hysterical and makes learning history so much fun.
Random/fun fact about me: I was born in Bogota, Colombia and fluently speak Spanish!
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Rachel
Freshman, Communications, Pulic Relations
Hometown: Pleasant Ridge, MI
Why I chose Asbury:I knew I wanted a decidedly Christian college that is passionate about Jesus Christ and that would give me an education focused around Jesus Christ and living out faith as a daily act as a part of any major. I also love the Communications program at Asbury. I liked the small atmosphere with the benefits of a large university and the focus on making an impact in the world.
What I love about Asbury:The southernisms! Being a Michigander, Kentucky is a bit south for me, but maybe I’m a southern girl at heart! I love the family/community atmosphere that Asbury has. It makes one feel so surrounded and supported by this Christian family. My favorite aspect of Asbury is the passionate people and driven acts to further the kingdom of God in keeping with Asbury’s mission! The people, the community, the campus, the faculty all come together in such an amazing way to unite and glory Christ. The fellowship on campus and the ability to feel God moving amongst Asburians is breathtaking!
Random/fun fact about me: I have traveled to Canada, Italy, England, Spain, Africa, Portugal, Germany, and Switzerland. P.S. I like to travel!
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Sarah
Freshman: Journalism
Hometown: Shepherdsville, KY
Why I chose Asbury:My senior year of high school, I was bombarded with mail from different colleges. All of the letters I received looked more or less the same—except for what I got from Asbury. I opened the envelope expecting another brochure featuring photos of smiling twenty-something's, when suddenly, a three-dimensional box with Asbury’s info on it popped out! The time that Asbury put into even the small things like what they mailed to prospective students impressed and delighted me. I saw that Asbury was a different kind of school—one that encourages creativity and thinking outside the box. I visited campus, felt God’s presence here, and felt at home. Ever since that first visit, I knew Asbury was the school for me.
What I love about Asbury: I love so many things about Asbury, but there are two things that stand out among the rest. The first is the sense of Christian community here. Three times a week, the entire campus gathers together at Hughes Auditorium to worship our Lord and Savior. Asbury strives to foster community among the students be that through Chapel services, activities, or by providing places for students to just hang out—for this I am extremely grateful. The second thing I love most about Asbury is the love and devotion that the University’s faculty and staff have for the students. Each professor I’ve had truly has a servant’s heart. They are willing to work with you and prayerfully guide you through any struggles you might face.
Favorite Class:My passion is writing, so my favorite classes are usually any of the Creative Writing classes that I get to take for my minor.
Random/fun fact about me: A fun fact about me is that I can sing with my mouth closed.
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