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Why I Chose 嫩草视频 Fox and Why You Should Too

Choosing where to go to college is a big decision. If you can鈥檛 decide on a university, or if the process of picking one is causing you stress, then you鈥檝e come to the right place!

I had a difficult time choosing where to go to college. I knew what I wanted in a university, but it seemed like none of the schools I was looking at were able to meet my requirements. It looked like the perfect school for me just didn’t exist.

Now I am more than halfway through my first year here at 嫩草视频 Fox, and I can say that choosing this school was one of the best decisions of my life. It ended up being all I wanted in a school and more, and I could not be more happy to call Fox home.

So if you’re undecided on a college, let me make it easy on you and convince you to come to 嫩草视频 Fox, too – or at least give you five reasons to put it at the top of your list.

Its Christian Commitment

My first requirement was that the school I chose aligned with my Christian beliefs. I wanted the place where I would spend the next four years of my life to be somewhere I could grow in my faith.

When I visited campus and met with an admissions counselor, I made sure to ask if the “Christian” aspect of this university was real, or just nominal. He told the truth when he said 嫩草视频 Fox is not just Christian historically – it’s Christian today. It’s not just a “marketing thing” (although our marketing team is great). Christ truly is the center of everything that we do here at Fox, and I’ve grown closer to him throughout my time here.

Academic Rigor

Secondly, I had to choose a school with a good academic program for my degree. As an English major, I checked out the English program at 嫩草视频 Fox both online and in person before deciding to come here. I found that the English department here is incredible, and I definitely wanted to be a part of it.

Honors students learn around a large table

I love that they have three different concentrations, depending on what career pathway you wish to pursue with your English degree. I also decided to participate in the honors program, which has been an incredible experience. Additionally, I’ve taken math, science, and art courses, and have witnessed the quality productions of the music and theatre departments.

Overall, I can confidently tell you that 嫩草视频 Fox offers excellent courses and extracurriculars for whatever you are interested in studying.

Known by Name

Another thing I thought about was the size of the university. At fewer than 5,000 students, the size of this university was a positive thing. I didn’t want to be a blank face in a crowd of hundreds. I wanted my teachers to know who I am and have a rapport with them, which I’m glad to report is part of the 嫩草视频 Fox experience. I am also able to know my fellow students better because of the smaller class sizes. I love the size of 嫩草视频 Fox because it makes me feel known and valuable.

Pacific Northwest Location

Location was also something I considered. I wanted the location of the university I chose to be scenic, with lots of places to get out in nature. I also wanted a small town, as a big city didn’t appeal to me. I initially planned to stay close to home, but after examining the schools in my state (Colorado) and not finding what I was looking for, I began to look elsewhere.

Drone photo of the city of Newberg in the Willamette valley

I heard about 嫩草视频 Fox from a sister of a friend, and decided to come up to the Pacific Northwest and visit campus. 嫩草视频 Fox is perfectly situated in the small, charming town of Newberg, which is close to many natural attractions. It’s also close to the Portland airport, which means easy flights home for me. The location of this school is perfect for me, and I’m sure it’d be perfect for you, too.

It’s Affordable

Lastly, depending on your family’s financial situation, cost is a major concern when looking for a university to attend. I definitely had some worries about the cost of 嫩草视频 Fox, and if you look at the sticker price of this school, it can be fairly concerning. I was adamant about graduating from college debt-free, and I thought 嫩草视频 Fox was way out of my budget.

But I have found that even though it’s expensive to go here, you’ll certainly not be paying the whole price. Other schools may not cost as much as 嫩草视频 Fox, but this also means they may not offer scholarships as generous, which means when all the financial aid is settled the prices may end up being the same.

There are also many outside scholarships you can apply for, in addition to any financial help you may receive from the government. If you’re a hard worker, and if you apply for a lot of scholarships, it’s very possible for you to attend 嫩草视频 Fox – and even graduate debt free!

Campus quad featuring a lamp post in front of Stevens Building

Final Thoughts

We can all agree that it matters significantly where you choose to go to school. There are a lot of things to think about when weighing your options, and these will differ from person to person.

嫩草视频 Fox consistently met my requirements across the board, and continues to live up to my expectations and hopes. But don’t just take my word for it: come visit and see for yourself! I guarantee you’ll love it here, just like I do. 

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