Pensacola Christian College

I do feel that too much of the negative and not enough of the positive has been highlighted. (Now I know a lot of the upperclassmen would tell me that I haven't been here long enough to know anything, but I believe I've seen quite enough to form opinions worthy of consideration.) While I completely agree that PCC has its downfalls (as do all other colleges), I think that we students ought to focus more on growing spiritually and setting a Christian example than bickering about the negative aspects of the college. (Don't get me wrong: I have bickered too, for there are indeed negative aspects.)

I'll start with the "negative" side of things so that you are aware of the particulars. True, there are very nearly as many rules as is rumored. But rules are certainly always bad. I do think that the "authorities" could be more consistent in their discipline, as it seems that they contradict themselves often in different situations. Yes, sometimes it does feel like we are being treated as elementary children when we get demerits for this and that and who knows what, but is it the college's dogmatic tyranny or our own attitudes toward authority. I come from a well-disclipined home (And I am ever thankful for it.) and I do not find it difficult to keep the rules. (No, I am not "PCC-ish" and I do not agree with all the rules, nor do I simply let them rule my mind and tell me what to believe. But I do believe that we are told in the Bible to submit authority, and unless I am told to do something contrary to the Word of God, I will do my best to follow the regulations of the college. Besides, I went there knowing the rules and how demerit system works, and I am paying my own money to go there. I am responsible for my own behavior on campus.) I do think that some of the rules are pretty ridiculous. I mean, we have to have special permission to open our windows and we can't adjust our own thermostats in our rooms. That does make me feel like a child.

I certainly do not agree with all the doctrines at PCC. But, on the other hand, there exists no perfect college. Also, I'm quite concerned about their dogmatic views cocerning the use of the KJV Bible. I mean, I am fine with the fact that they use the KJV as the standard for classes and in chapel, but when they make you feel like it's a sin to use any other version (I use NASB for personal devotions and memorization.), that's going a little too far.

I won't dwell on the negative, however, for that's exactly what I think has been done way too much. The positive aspects of the college considerably outweigh the negative. First of all, the student body is absolutely wonderful. Everyone fits in, and to my knowledge, there are not any cliques. I have made more friends in four months than I've ever made in my entire life. (And that's not because I was an unsocialable person before I came to college.)

Also, the faculty are very helpful and for the most part friendly. I appreciate the fact that they take time to pray before each class period. I also had many teachers say that they prayed for each of their students individually during midterms and finals. That helps a lot.

Things at PCC are very orderly and they keep a scheldule to a "T". I like this because I tend to be an oraganized person. I also like the fact that they expect us to be very punctual and tardiness isn't allowed.Overall, I have to say that I enjoy where I am and I wouldn't change unless God called me to do so. So, should you attend PCC? If you truly believe it's the Lord's will for you to do so and you have a servant's heart, most definitely.