Of all the inspiring courses I took at Grove City, an absolute favorite was Civilization and the Arts—an enlightening exploration of visual art and music throughout Western history (and a required Humanities Core experience shared by every Grover). In Civ Arts, not only did I gain eyes to see Vermeer and ears to hear Bach […]
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Christian College – Just a Bubble?
“If you could live in any fictional land – Narnia, The Shire, etc. – where would you want to live?” A good friend asked me this question on my first night as a student at Grove City College. Though I’m sure he intended it only as a fun way to break the ice, it’s a […]
Forming Heart and Character: Classes are About More than Knowledge
After attending a public high school, I knew there was an aspect of education I was missing. This aspect was something I didn’t find until I sat in on a class while visiting Grove City College. The development of all aspects of the person and not simply intellectual growth is what drove me to not […]
Is “calling” just a Christian buzzword, or does it actually hold weight?
Before I became an Admissions Counselor at Grove City College in the summer of 2015, I served for close to 10 years as a full-time youth pastor. Over the years I had countless conversations surrounding some of the same questions and topics. One such question I was asked more times than I can count was […]
Community Service at Grove City College
Service Groups Photo Credit Service comes in many forms at Grove City College and is essential to the identity of the campus community. There are many opportunities to serve one’s neighbor: on campus, in the community, and around the world. View a list of service organizations HERE Additionally, many students use their summers and other […]
Q & A with a Grover: Rachel Waitlevertch ’18
Grove City College has roughly 2500 students on campus, each of whom has come from a different background and has a different story to tell. The series on Bridging the Gap, “Q/A with a Grover,” is aimed at letting you hear some of the unique experiences that have shaped our students. Rachel Waitlevertch graduated from a […]
Q&A with a Grover: Clayton Horn ’19
Grove City College has roughly 2500 students on campus, each of whom has come from a different background and has a different story to tell. The series on Bridging the Gap, “Q/A with a Grover,” is created to share with you some of the unique experiences that have shaped our students. Clayton Horn is a former […]
Value: A Faith and Freedom Kind of Thing
I’ve always described Grove City College as an “overtly Christian” school. We integrate our faith into the classroom and allow it to be the undercurrent to everything we do on campus. The faculty, staff, and students see faith as the most important part of our lives and the Bible as the foundation of Truth. Check […]
Thinking of a Military Career?
Making the big decision to join a Uniformed Service of the United States can be a daunting task and one that requires a significant amount of self-assessment. The institution that you choose can change if you decide to transfer, but signing a military contract is a binding decision that is not easily undone. That being […]