Being a part of the Columbia community has been a HUGE blessing! When you’re commuter, it can be tempting to head off-campus after class without really engaging, so from two commuters – here are some tips and stories about getting involved! Who’s Writing to You? Kirstyn: Hey there! I have been a Commuter Host for … Read More
We had the chance to catch up with Rachael Henderson Konzelmann, who graduated from Quest with the class of 2014, then returned to Columbia to complete courses in the LEAD certificate (which later developed into the Applied Leadership program). We asked Rachael about her transition to University of the Fraser Valley, and how Columbia helped … Read More
Wes Braun (second from left) is completing his third-year Intercultural Studies internship in Myanmar & Thailand with MB Mission’s TREK program. TREK is an intense discipleship-in-mission opportunity with two months of training, followed by seven months serving across cultures. Full Circle Three years ago, I served in Myanmar with YWAM. It opened my eyes to beauty and suffering in … Read More
So many decisions! Kara Bergstrom is the director of Columbia’s Intercultural Studies program. She has lived, worked, and studied in China, Spain, Cameroon, Kenya, Mexico, and throughout Latin America – so she’s pretty acquainted with big moves and life transitions. Here’s her best advice for thinking through the “What’s next?” questions. I love talking with … Read More
Curtis McHale completed four years of studies at Columbia Bible College, majoring in Counselling. Today, he runs a successful web design & business coaching company (curtismchale.ca) How did he get from there to here? And what’s his advice for starting down a similar path? Tell us about your current vocation. What does it involve? What … Read More
