Stepping Stones to CBU

Introductions

Introducing Stepping Stones to CBU! Join hosts George and Jenny as they take you on a guided tour down the path to becoming a CBU student - new episodes each week. In this first episode, George and Jenny will explain what Stepping Stones is all about and share a little about themselves so you know where they are coming from.

CBU's Mission

In our second episode, George and Jenny interview a CBU VP to learn more about what CBU is all about.

All About Riverside

In our third episode, George and Jenny learn more about Riverside, the city in which CBU is located, and what makes it such a cool place to spend your college years.

Visiting CBU

Visiting a college's campus is one of the best ways to see if that college is right for you. So how do you go about visiting CBU you ask? Great question! In this fourth episode, George and Jenny find out when and how to visit CBU to make the most of your visit experience.

Applying to CBU

If you have ever applied to college then you know how confusing the process can be ... forms, references, essays, transcripts, test scores ... it can be a little overwhelming. In our fifth episode, George and Jenny get some help navigating through CBU's simple five-step application process.

Paying for College and Financial Aid

College is expensive - no doubt about it. That is why it is important to make sure you are getting the most value for your educational investment ... and that you take advantage of the financial aid opportunities that are available to you. In this episode, George and Jenny get a crash course in financial aid and find out why CBU is a great value. If you haven't already, use our undergraduate price calculator today.

Choosing a Major

Choosing a major is one of the most important decisions you will make as you approach your college years. For some, the choice is clear ... for others, not so much. But God has a purpose for every life and the direction of your academic efforts plays a strategic role in the realization of that purpose. In this seventh episode, George and Jenny talk to a professor who has years of experience helping students as they make this important decision. Want to know more? Watch CBU's Choosing a Major Webinar.

Learning at CBU

You go to college to learn ... but not all colleges deliver the same quality of learning experience. In this episode, George and Jenny learn more about how CBU professors transmit knowledge, skill and an awareness of purpose to their students and what makes the CBU academic experience different from what you would find at other schools.

Living at CBU

While much of what we think about when we think about college focuses on what happens in the classroom, the truth is that most of your college years will be spent outside the classroom. So it is important to take quality of life issues into consideration when evaluating schools you are interested in. In this episiode, George and Jenny talk to Heather and Daron and Heather about CBU student life.

Eating at CBU

College cuisine has a pretty bad rap for some pretty good reasons. Prepare to have your preconceptions blown away as we introduce your taste buds to CBU! Among all of the other great reasons to choose CBU, the amazing and abundant food is one of them. In this episode, Jenny and George dine on the delicious details about eating at CBU.

Playing at CBU

You know the old saying, "All work and no play" ... may sound like your parent's idea of the ideal college experience but, as in life, finding balance is essential. That is why the CBU experience encompasses your mind, your spirit (see episodes 12 and 13) and your body. In this episode, George and Jenny loosen up and learn about the lighter side of living your purpose at CBU.

Growing at CBU

Before you can begin living your purpose, you must first discover what that purpose is. That is why CBU places a high value on helping you grow spiritually ... growth that will shape you into the person God will use to change the world. In this episode, George and Jenny explore the many opportunities CBU students have to grow in their relationships with God and their understanding of His purpose for their lives.

Serving at CBU

For most of us, the most effective way to learn something is to do it. That is why the CBU experience is just about thinking about making a difference - it is going out and actually making a difference. As a CBU student, you will be challenged to take what you are learning in the classroom, in chapel and all of the many places you learn and grow here and bring them to bear in lives and communities ... down the street and around the world.

Working at CBU

So we have covered learning, living, playing, growing, serving and now ... working at CBU. On-campus and off-campus internships and jobs are a great way to apply and reinforce what you are learning and determine if that is something you want to do for the rest of your life. At CBU, we want to help you prepare for life after graduation from the first day of your freshman year.

Safety at CBU

College campuses are generally very safe places to be. But here at CBU, we don't take the safety of our students, employees and visitors for granted. In this episode, Jenny and George spend some time with CBU's safety services director to find out what CBU does to protect and serve CBU students.

Lancers Athletics

CBU's Lancers athletics program is one of the largest and most successful in the nation. The Lancers host teams in everything from baseball to basketball to volleyball to swimming and diving to wrestling ... so if you enjoy playing or watching elite-level sports, you will find something to get involved with at CBU. In this episode, Jenny and George sit down with CBU athletics director, Dr. Micah Parker, to learn more about what CBU athletics has to offer you. NOTE: This video was made before CBU transistioned to NCAA-II.

Dates and Deadlines

The college admissions process is punctuated by lots of important milestones you don't want to miss. In this episode, George and Jenny meet with superstar CBU admissions counselor Jon McWhorter to map out key dates you should be aware of on your way to college.

Student Leadership

Effective leadership skills are essential to personal and professional success. CBU offers you a wide range of student leadership opportunities that will help you acquire these skills and gain experience using them. In this episode, Jenny and George identify the many leadership opportunities available to CBU students.

Transferring to CBU

Transferring from one college to another can appear complicated and laborious but not at CBU! CBU's friendly admission counselors walk you through the process to make it a smooth and painless as possible. In this next episode, George and Jenny learn the in's and out's of transferring to CBU from a CBU admissions counselor who has personal experience with the process.

ROTC at CBU

Perhaps living your purpose involves serving your country in the U.S. armed forces. CBU is proud to serve those preparing for military service by partnering with the U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corp. CBU ROTC students have a unique opportunity to equip themselves with the discipline and leadership skills necessary for both military and professional success. Join Jenny and George as they find out more about CBU's ROTC program.

CBU Parent Perspectives

What is it like to be the parent of a CBU student? Being the parent of a college student brings with it its fair share of anxieties and expectations. In this episode, George spends some time with one set of CBU parents to find out more about their experiences and their advice to prospective CBU parents.

Bloopers, Volume One

If you have watched the Stepping Stones to CBU videos, you probably said to yourself, "Wow ... these guys make it all look so easy!" The reality is that we actually had our fair share of slips, laughs, punks and pranks. Enjoy this first of two volumes of Stepping Stones to CBU bloopers … you’ll laugh, you’ll cry … you’ll love it!

Bloopers, Volume Two

If you enjoyed our first blooper reel, you're going to love volume two!