I’ve been blessed to attend such a great university such as Regent University. There are so many things I like about it, but here are three of them: Regent is a Christian college, is dedicated to helping students succeed and encourages students to get involved immediately.

The motto of Regent University is to develop Christian leaders that will change the world. The 2015-16 semesters were my first ones being physically on the campus. I enjoyed all the time spent getting to meet new friends, participating in Bible studies every Tuesday night and learning about the field I may one day be involved in as a career. But enough about me. Here are the top three reasons why high school graduates should choose Regent University:

1. It's located in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is a real nice place to visit. There are so many things you can do there. Go to the beach to do schoolwork, or just have fun in the sun. There are surf shops, stores and all kinds of cool attractions that are available nearby.

2. The friendly faculty/staff members

When you first move into the dorms at Regent, either in the Commons or in the Village, there are people ready to greet you with a smile and help you get settled. These people are known as the Residence Assistants. There are advisers for helping you prepare for and search for part-time jobs or summer internships, and they are ready to answer to answer any questions you have for them.

Then there are those who are involved with ministry and serving. They, too, are interested in your life and want to get to know you better. And if you have any prayer requests or testimonies you want to share, these people are not going to disappoint. The point is, the entire faculty and staff at Regent University are there to serve you in all capacities.

3. Events

There are so many awesome and wonderful events and activities that occur during the fall and spring semesters. For instance, the Regent University theater program regularly puts on performances that reflect and follow the college’s Christ-like attitude. The Student Activities Board(SAB) organizes and schedules fun and creative activities for students, in spite of their busy school plans. This is awesome. And Campus Ministries plans every Thursday night a student-run church service called UnChapel, and once a month, a special Night of Worship featuring top Christian artists such as Rend Collective, Bryan and Katie Torwalt and many more.

There are other reasons why you should attend Regent University, but I felt that these were the important ones. If God stirs your heart in another direction, I understand. But if you want to learn more of God and what he has in store for your future, then going to Regent University would be an excellent place to start.