Cornerstone University

I had a great 4 years at CU. The on-campus life was fantastic, the business school was enjoyable, and the biblical focus was spot-on.

Christian schools often encourage "MRS" degrees. It's kind of expected to see when you're living among a lot of people who supposedly share your values and beliefs. My brother did propose to my sister-in-law while she was still a student there, though she was almost done with her degree (which hasn't been useful for employment as of yet. Neither has mine for me, but I earned it elsewhere). They didn't meet there, though; they met on an intense mission trip the summer after their junior year of high school, and went on another trip the next year. All three of us went to Cornerstone as sophomores, at the same time, and she and I roomed together. But it was too expensive, and a couple years later my brother and I were taking courses at the community college - not intentionally at the same time. He got out of private college and through community college before racking up a ton of debt, ending up in a field he loves that Cornerstone doesn't/never will offer. I don't think any of us feel our time there was very beneficial. A "Christian" college seemed ideal, and I wanted to get out and experience dorm life. It wasn't worth it, I should have gone straight to community college for some gen eds. That's probably a better choice for most people. IMO, a "Christian" college is only useful for those pursuing work in Christian fields.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at this school. Lots of community, fun sports teams, and many great professors. I am just going to note a few things that made me had to drop a star… I killed 4 mice in my room and I never received my security deposit back for my mail key. But like I said, I have so much good to say about this school. I am very thankful for relationships I have gained here!

Very happy I became involved in Cornerstone's MBA program with an emphasis in Project Management. We meet once a week for a 20 month program. Class always starts with discussion of Christian and world view examples from class content followed by prayer - awesome. Classmates have great discussion, professors have time to get to know students, be creative in their teaching styles, and challenge students. It's hard work but I really like learning new perspectives and the environment Cornerstone provides. Check it out, glad I (finally) did!

I've had a great experience at Cornerstone. I believe the professors truly care about our success and they challenge us to think critically about the world we live in. CU does a great job with incoming freshmen and making sure they feel welcome, but there's also campus activities that take place to entertain everyone else. There isn't much of a "party" scene, but I personally like that. We still manage to have a good time on the weekends; we just think of other things to do other than drink away stress. Student Activities hosts events: dances (sometimes downtown, which is really nice), game nights, etc. Dorms also have their own events, like powderpuff, craft nights, Capture the Flag, etc. Also, there's extracurricular clubs and intramurals that keep people busy. Not to mention how there's usually some kind of sporting event that can people can go to. I also really like how we have the option of going to chapel three times a week. There are so many people around the world that would LOVE to have the chapel that CU has and the option of publicly worshipping as a community. They sing songs that are biblically sound (and even popular hymns) and they read scripture occasionally during the worship. The worship teams are ran by students, so it kind of depends on the day. I also have really enjoyed the speakers; we once had a guy come in that works in the prison ministry and his story was really neat. Overall, college is going to be what you make it. If you don't like making new friends and just expect them to fall into your lap, you may struggle. Mostly everyone is friendly and I love the community, but if you isolate yourself from people and only depend on your roommate being your go-to friend and that doesn't happen (luckily my roommates were great my freshmen year)..you really can't blame the school for that. They have great teachers and they try to create a welcoming environment for everyone, no matter what denomination or background you come from. There is less clubs and majors offered (although I think they have a decent variety) than state schools, obviously, but for a private school I think they do their best.

I've been at cornerstone for longer than I planned mostly because of my grades fluctuating because of financial worries. Growing up in a strict missionary home, I had more rules at CU to follow than at home. I attended CU as a international student as they told me I'd be eligible for a missionary kid scholarship that would cover everything besides books. Once I flew over and started classes, accounting department put a hold on my classes until I figured out a payment plan. I was confused so I talked to them and then and there they told me that I had to be a US citizen to be eligible for the scholarship. With no immediate family in the US I was distraught and found out I had to now pay 90% of my tuition with no federal support since I'm not a citizen nor did I qualify for any sort of loans. I also almost got deported because they almost forgot to file my I-20 which is a form needed to let the uncle Sam know where I'm attending and for how long. I had to find out from the secretary of state getting my driver's license renewed as they told me that my i-20 hadn't been submitted. Besides meeting my wife and making few great friends and some staff and department members being great. It was not the best college experience for me.

I am proud to be an alumna of Cornerstone University, (B.A. 04', M.S. 09')! In addition to learning valuable skills and knowledge for my profession, I also learned more about my unique gifts and passions. While I was a student, faculty and staff poured into me and helped me understand my calling. It is during my college years that I learned how much I enjoyed leading teams, developing strategies, and encouraging others, which I now get to do in my job. Simply put, Cornerstone University is a Christ-centered university where students are given a top-notch education... it's a place where faith is incorporated into all aspects of life, (in and out of the classroom). My education and experiences at CU were life-changing for me. Hopefully if you're reading this review, you will be inspired to check out Cornerstone - you won't be disappointed!