Pensacola Christian College

Wow, where to begin. I was a star at Pensacola Christian College. I received a standing ovation from the entire student body--December 1995. I played a piano version of Jingle Bells and the crowd jumped to their feet at the end. Being a star allowed me to be Student Body Pianist, Church Accompanist(coveted position) and Pianist for the Freshmen Girls Sunday School class. The founder of the university and her husband knew me by name. When you were in good, you were in. It didn't start off that way. I had dreamed of traveling with the college ensemble groups so I auditioned my first year. I sized up the other pianists and considered myself a very worthy candidate. I was not chosen. Crestfallen, nearly two months later I spoke with the fellow in charge of the ensembles and inquired as to the reason of my not making it into the ensembles. I remember this clearly, I can quote it word for word--this is what he said to me. "You saunter when you walk, you speak through your nose and you bend your wrists too much. I had a problem bending my wrists too much and learned if I put tape around my wrists it would prevent me from bending them." In essence, I acted "too gay" to be in ensemble. I was crushed, it wasn't my playing at all it was me--I wasn't good enough as me. What a gut punch! I "cleaned" up my act, wore more conservative clothes, practiced speaker lower, practiced walking "right", practiced not bending my wrists. The next year I was allowed in and boy was I happy! Very few people that attned PCC are good enough, you have to change, you have to be what they want you to be--absolutely terrible! I played the game for 4 years and knew what to be, but inside, I was completely not what they wanted. I molested their piano keys with my gay hands for four years. I spread my gay filth everywhere--of course, I exaggerate, they didn't know I was gay so they loved me and thought the world of me--had they known I would have been kicked out immediately and never allowed to return. I would never, ever advise anyone to go to this college. They completely squelched me as a person--it has taken me years to over come this. Even to this day, I still have nightmares that I'm stuck at PCC and I can't get out. Aside from my piano teacher, my years at PCC were the biggest waste of time, life and dreams. I wish nothing more than to see no one attending this "college" next year, unless you are a Christian that likes to follow blindly and do everything you're told, then you're fine. If you have a head on your shoulders and a sense of yourself, STAY AWAY FROM PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. To all the gay men out there who want to be a minister--you should go here cause you can't touch girls, but you can touch boys anytime you want! In conclusion, ask yourself, is the cheap tuition and unaccrediation with your soul and spirit? Really think about it!!

4th Year Male -- Class 1996

Friendliness: A+, Individual Value: F

4th Year Female -- Class 2008

While attending PCC for four years I can honestly say that I had plenty of problems with "student Life" and "Floor Leaders". Anyone who considers themselves to be an independent person, with common sense, and interested in attending this college needs some insight as to how they will be treated. I was able to get by for three years with only minor problems with demerits for teen rated video games, country music, and headphones. The fourth year was quite different, One of the current deans who used to be a residence manager decided that I did not have the wonderful "Spirit" that every ideal PCC student should have, so he decided to taunt me and my room mates. We were watched everywhere on campus, student life assistants were told to follow us off campus, and we were treated like criminals. Finally they outright blamed us for having drugs, alcohol, and tobacco in our room. They had told us that some other student thought "we were acting funny and must have been using drugs or something." Based on that alone we were pulled out of our room, interrogated with scare tactics and finally had our room searched - they found nothing. When they were done with our room they went to my car and tore it apart - they found nothing, but told us that they knew "something was going on." The next semester, right after the day where payment for the full semester would be owed, we were brought up to student life and kicked out for "not conforming to the spirit of PCC." My Parents were not contacted then struggled for a week to talk to a dean. (A stark contrast to the stories they tell about random pastors children who fall into trouble) When my parents finally reached someone they were told to fax an appeal and they did, but were never contacted back. I know that people will say that nowhere is perfect, but PCC doesn't even strive towards treating the students or parents with any respect. I have spoken with people who were employed throughout the school and attended for four years, I am not naive. PCC cannot fool everyone.

I felt compelled to write this due to the fact that PCC is now sending students a card with an offer that says they will pay for your entire fourth year if you attend for three years. When my brother received it I looked for the fine print and laughed. It says: "A student must remain in good standing." At PCC, good standing isn't just following the rules and doing what you are supposed to do. Its something that's relative and up to the "Student life office." Before you take this offer, realize that you are most likely going to be scrutinized more intensively and don't be surprised if you find trouble during your third year there. If you know PCC, then you have heard about "Spring Cleaning" (many students are kicked out during the spring semester every year) I have spoken with an acquaintance who worked in the finance office. She said that "PCC will do this to clean up their books and all the employees know its coming." (when you are removed you still owe full tuition) I feel what separates me from most others who write negative reviews is I just don't want to see more good people torn down by this school and its administration. I have absolutely no problems with teachers, they are a fine group who do their job well. The school has very good rules, but some need to be updated or thrown out. What I find is the critical issue with PCC is not rules, its the application of rules. I was told that "rules without a relationship always equals rebellion" This school unfortunately finds itself with a very long list of rules and no real love for or relationships with students. Floorleaders and deans do not attempt to build relationships and direct students out of love, there is always position and protocol interfering. Please do your homework with this school, It may be good for you. Don't just go because a friend does or go based on how the school looks or feels. Base your decision off of the ones who are there and the ones who have gone before. Talk to current and former students and make a well informed decision. If you are considering this school, I wish you the best of luck wherever you choose to go and thank you for reading.

4th Year Female -- Class 2011

Surrounding City: A, Social Life: F