Bruin Bound Podcast: Recent Episodes
George Fox University Admissions
Our purpose for this podcast is to equip you on your Bruin Bound journey to GFU and give insight to all our school has to offer. Join us each episode to hear what our Be Known promise is and how our students, faculty and community have uniquely experienced it. From your application to your move in day and beyond we want to bring you a taste of all that we offer. We are so excited for this journey ahead of you.
This episode is a deep dive into student recreation at GFU and everything we offer. You'll hear from our leaders in campus recreation why they're so passionate about helping students get outside and active.
We wanted to get feedback on what it was like to transition to GFU and how students took on such a big life change. This podcast is a mix of stories and tips from current George Fox students to help as you think about your fresh start.
This episode we meet with Alice Marchuk who is the wizard behind all the amazing activities you can look forward to here at GFU.
Joseph Harrison joins us on the podcast to talk about the the housing process. We will go over everything from starting your account, reaching out to potential roommates, finding a room and so much more.
In this episode we're joined by our Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions to talk about what depositing means and how you can be best prepared for the Fall 2021 semester.
So much comes after submitting your application so we're bringing on Sydney Frank one of our undergraduate admissions counselors to walk you through the process and what to expect next.
Also stay tuned to hear from a current student whose passion is to help those who are disabled in remote places gain mobility and how she found George Fox.
In this episode we're flipping the script and our host Keenan O'Hern is interviewed by Ryan forbes to talk about the transfer admissions process. You can reach out with any additional transfer questions at this email, kohern@georgefox.edu.
What happens when your calling takes you on an adventure? That's the George Fox way. We follow the path less travelled, wayfind, and blaze our own trails, all the while knowing that the best view comes from the hardest climb.
That's why this Fall we're excited to bring you Scholarship Summit. But while we're building all the access trails for you to join us on your own Scholarship Summit, contact your admissions counselor with any questions.
What is FAFSA? How do I get scholarships? Who can I contact?
These are all questions our guest Financial Aid Counselor, Aaron Geist is going to talk through on our podcast today. We are here to help you in this process and love to jump on a call anytime to talk through your financial aid questions. You can reach out to this number for more info, 503-554-2302.
Stay tuned for our second part of the podcast. We will get a chance to hear from Lillie Abrahamson on her journey to George Fox and finding her community on the women's basketball team.
This week, Visit Coordinator Kelly Hughton is joining us to talk through our visit experiences here on campus. We are thrilled to once again offer our on-campus tour. But if you can't meet us in person, Kelly is going to shed some light on our other options. Whether it's attending a live campus tour, video chatting with your admissions counselor, or jamming out to one of our music playlists, you can experience George Fox from home. We're also going to chat with Evan, a student here on campus who has fallen in love with Residence Life.
LET'S DO THE APPLICATION PROCESS TOGETHER For our Inaugural episode we are bringing on Lauren Hill one of our admissions counselors here on campus. She's got some exciting information on the admissions process this year.
At George Fox, you’ll experience our Be Known promise, discovering who you’re created to be in a community where questions and calling become faith and purpose. Where challenges and heartache lead to joy and depth. Where failure and grit produce bravery and success and where it’s always safe to try something new. We’re Bruins and we aren’t afraid of the hard work, knowing that it leads to vibrant growth in your experience of becoming.
Rejoice in bigger dreams. Make the boldest moves. Grow the deepest faith. The world is waiting for you.
Visiting campus? Hear our President Robin Baker's well wishes and hopes for your time on campus!