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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: A Guide for Navigating College Stress

By Briercrest Staff

Discover how to navigate the ups and downs of college life in this comprehensive guide. Learn practical strategies to manage stress, balance your workload, and prioritize self-care.

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Tips for Mastering the First Anxious Weeks of College

By Briercrest Staff

The first week at Briercrest can be challenging and adventurous, as Eliana Beglaw explores in this insightful article. Learn from her valuable firsthand experiences and discover helpful tips for a less stressful first few weeks.

Dr. Wes Olmstead helping a college student

Strategies for Success as a Mature Student at Briercrest College

By Crystal Garrett

Coming to Briercrest this fall as a mature student? Here are some valuable strategies and practical advice for success. Learn how to make the most of returning to college later in life.

Semester-Long Success from Day One

By Nathaniel Tooke

Recommendations from the ARC on how to make your year successful.

Am I a Bad Christian Because I Deal with Anxiety or Depression?

By Sari Faith

Sari Faith, former Director of Counselling and Health Services at Briercrest, dismantles lies about mental illness in this special Bell Let's Talk Day post.

5 Key Time Management Principles for Christian Students

By Erin Gordon

As followers of Jesus, our time is not our own. So how can Christian students make the most of their God-given time? Read on for 5 key principles from the Director of Student Success at Briercrest College!

Podcasts

Let Us Talk Theology Vol 4

College Chaplain Jason Wendel and Professor Joel Houston host a live webinar to cap off their conversation about predestination and atonement.

Sell Everything For This Treasure

College Chaplain Jason Wendel and Matt Blackaby look at Matthew 13 and discuss how the Kingdom of Heaven is worth more than everything we have.

The Cost of Discipleship

Briercrest College chaplain Jason Wendel and Matt Blackaby discuss the radical call to discipleship in Luke 14.

Your Will Be Done

Jason and Matt take a look at Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane and what it means for Jesus to pray that not His will, but the Father's be done.

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7 Ways to Make the Most of Your First Weeks at Briercrest

By Spencer Meisner (College Blog)

Whether you are a freshman or a returning student, your first weeks help set the tone for the whole year! Here are a few things to try as you start this new chapter.

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Briercrest Athletics Camps and Discipleship: An Interview with Elly Blackaby

By Timothy Lenko (College Blog)

Elly Blackaby, camp director for Women's Volleyball Camp 2021, reflects on highlights and the richness of discipleship in athletics.

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Coming to Briercrest to Study Ministry? Here's What You Need to Know!

By William Dmytrow (College Blog)

Hear a senior Christian Ministry student present 10 'must-knows' for future ministry students.

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How to Choose the Right TESOL Program for You

By David Catterick (College Blog)

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an exciting career path that can open up many different opportunities around the world. But not all TESOL training is equal. Here's how to choose the right TESOL program to reach your goals!

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Meet our Princi(pal) Mrs. Ike!

By Shayla Alexander (College Blog)

Mrs. Ike is the Principal at Briercrest Christian Academy. During her time at BCA, she has seen God faithfully change lives. Get to know her below:

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3 Life Lessons I Learned in Math Class at BCA

By Lilly Matthies (College Blog)

Hear one of our students reflect on her influential Math teacher, how he helped her understand concepts, but also love herself.

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Teaching Life Champions

By Shayla Alexander (College Blog)

BCA alumna and teacher Shayla Alexander ('11) reflects on her time teaching Prairie Hockey student-athletes and the valuable lessons she learned from her students.

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Meet a Sr. English Teacher

By Briercrest Staff (College Blog)

Get to know Linda Klippenstein, Sr. English and History teacher at BCA, as she shares her heart for shaping the lives of students beyond graduation.

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School After Quarantine: How BCA got back to Building Community During COVID-19

By Cheryl Crocker (College Blog)

Teacher Cheryl Crocker reflects on returning to the classroom during an entirely different year.

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7 Career-long Skills You'll Gain at Briercrest

By Joshua Rundel (College Blog)

In the modern job market, the skills required are changing rapidly. Briercrest programs draw from different academic, artistic, and theological areas to form an interdisciplinary education that helps you gain essential career-long skills. Here's how!

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