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The UScholars program is more challenging and rewarding than I thought it would be. It's philosophy, theology, the arts, the humanities, and science all compacted into one experience; the things we study truly are important. I also really appreciate the sense of community that the program creates, and it's great to get to experience professors from so many disciplines.
-Joel Hartse, English major, class of 2003

The U Scholars program introduced me to philosophy and also gave me a greater appreciation of literature. The program taught me the importance of other disciplines (as someone who had thought science was king) and also taught me to really integrate my faith with my discipline—even though it would be easier to avoid doing this. I feel I have an increasingly better understanding of God and His creation as a result.
- Class of 2004

The aspect of the U Scholars program in regards to developing a sense of personal purpose, of “vocation,” and of commitment to life-long learning is unique. Students at secular colleges aren't often challenged in this way.
-Class of 2004

U Scholars has helped me to develop my intellectual skills in the sense that it helped me to see how a thinking person could also be a person of a tremendous faith in God. I think that even in Christian circles there exists a stigma that the two must be separate but I have learned that this is not the case.
-Bri Clark, ASSP President, Class of 2004  

Thank goodness for amazing professors, interesting, challenging course content, and the honors project. The Scholars program will require more effort than the common curriculum, but I will say without hesitation that it's worth it. 
 -Class of 2005 

I was so afraid that I couldn't handle the work, and I was sure that I would be at the bottom of the class. I think most of us felt that way.   Now, I realize how critical these classes have been to my growth in so many areas. It is beyond me how the texts that we read and topics that we discuss could be absent in any university student's education. The first year is hard, but doable, and I had free time--even when I procrastinated. Sophomore year was much easier, and despite my fear, I actually ended up with the best grades this year. It has all been worth it.   It is so refreshing to have peers who appreciate academics, our relationship with God, and the way in which they coincide.
- Class of 2006

The Texts & Contexts sequence gave me a good overview and glimpse into history, a subject I don’t enjoy as much.  I appreciated the continual integration of my Christian faith and ability to evaluate my opinion of the topics at hand.  These were intense and challenging courses that were frustrating at times, but they really taught me how to write and study well.
- Class of 2006

The Faith & Science courses vastly expanded my view of how my faith and science interact and how it is possible to integrate the two.  Probably the most thought-provoking classes of my SPU experience!
-Class of 2006

It was the other University Scholars who really made the experience.  I appreciated our class times of sharing, the exciting group projects, and the understanding friendships.  The encouragement from all the professors for us to draw closer to each other and get to know each other better was appreciated and helpful.  First quarter freshman year, a group of us began a weekly accountability and sharing time.  We even took a retreat to my house.  These times continued throughout the first few years and were a great support.
- Class of 2007

All in all, an indispensable education.  I wish every student could do it!
- Class of 2007

 Excellent profs, excellent classes, great books!
- Class of 2007

For more information about the University Scholars program, refer to the University Catalog. You may also contact Luke Reinsma, Director of University Scholars, at lreinsma@spu.edu or (206) 281-2093.