It was March of my senior year of high school, and I still hadn’t decided where I was going to attend college. I thought I wanted to study Political Science, which had been my childhood dream, but at the same time I thought I might want to pursue something along the lines of missions. I had only looked seriously at two schools, but wasn’t particularly sold on either. My youth minister suggested I check out CCU so I went down for a visit, not expecting to find a school that would fit what I was looking for. The environment was different than any other school I had visited, and eventually I decided that Cincinnati Christian University was the place where God wanted me.

Once I was at CCU, I realized that I wanted to go into full time Christian ministry. Academics have always been an interest of mine, so I was pleased to find such incredible professors, ones that really challenged me to grow both academically and spiritually. The classes I have taken give me an even greater passion for studying the Bible.

Beyond academics, my favorite part about CCU is definitely the people. It’s amazing to be in such an uplifting and encouraging environment, where both students and faculty help each other grow and hold each other accountable. One opportunity I have had here is to be a Resident Assistant in the dorm. That position has given me the chance to minister to other female students my age and to help them grow. Though I was given the opportunity to serve them, I found that I grew from that and learned many valuable lessons about ministering to others.

I have never once regretted my decision to come to Cincinnati Christian University. My friends, the faculty and staff, and all the awesome opportunities we have on-campus—chapel, family, student life events—continually reassure me that I’m at the place God wants me. Right now, I am not certain what my future career will be, but I’m looking at something related to missions—whether working with churches in other countries or an experience like Bible translating. Wherever it is that God takes me, CCU is certainly preparing me spiritually and academically.

2007 Update

Heather currently attends school in Texas at Abilene Christian University.

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