Pensacola Christian College

PCC provided me with an excellent foundation from which to build a rewarding career and a happy life. As a student, I experienced some dissatisfaction regarding many of the rules, but looking back I feel as though they were necessary. I went to college at a younger age than most, and since being an undergraduate at PCC, I have already earned an MBA and am currently working on a second Master's Degree. I have also completed Graduate work in two other fields of study.

Regarding being accepted at another institution, I have attended four other universities on a Graduate Level and have had no problem being accepted. If someone has experienced problems because PCC's accreditation, it probably has more to do with their poor performance as a student, not with PCC's lack of accreditation.

I scored well in the 90th Percentile on both the GMAT and the GRE. I have successfully started a software development company, which has been growing rather well for the past 18 months.More importantly than the academics at PCC, I learned about God. No I do not agree with PCC completely regarding their doctrinal standards, but it did force me to decide what I believed for myself, for this I shall be eternal grateful. PCC, like all institutions, has its faults, but in almost all situations, it is better to safe, than sorry.

4th Year Male -- Class 2000

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Useful Schoolwork: B-

If one were able to take a look at the backgrounds of most of the people who give negative opinions about PCC, he would find that the majority of them have either been kicked out or had such horrible attitudes from the beginning that enjoying their experience was impossible. I won't lie and say that being at PCC has been the easiest thing I've ever been through; in fact, it's been the hardest and at times, the worst. But I do believe that I've truly grown by attending here.

Academically, PCC is excellent. Most of the teachers, even the ones that are hard to understand, are willing to take time out of their schedule (even personal time) to make concepts understandable to you. This is especially true of the science department. I was rarely turned away by a teacher when I asked for help.

The rules are unbelievable. But anyone that attends PCC should not have that come as a surprise. An intelligent student learns about the college he wishes to attend before going there. Thus, if a student is aggravated by the rules and has a bad attitude over it, he has to choices: one, realize that he has chosen to go there (presumably because it is God's will and God's will doesn't change) or two, yield to a bitter spirit which will only make the experience even more horrible.

My first two years were horrible. This was due to my roommates and/or the administration's refusal to assist in the situations. During those two years, I held on to every bit of anger possible and projected my feelings onto every aspect of PCC. However, by my junior year, I had come to realize that rules are rules and I could still have fun regardless. When somethings irritates you, the best way to overcome it is to remember how dumb the rules can be, but that in five years, it won't matter. I think of all the experiences I've had and the wonderful friends I've made, and although I don't know whether I would go back to PCC, I wouldn't change the fact that I have attended there.

4th Year Female -- Class 2003

Faculty Accessibility: A, Social Life: C-

PCC is a great school where you make life-long friends. Although, not your typical college: they have rules and will not waste their time with students who have no intention of abiding by them. Weekends are good times for going "out on the town" (to legal places that is) or out to eat, you can manage to have fun if you get in with the right people. Stay away from a lot of negativity and form your own opinions about the admistration and the staff. No typical "frat" parties found at this school, just good, clean fun. The beaches are awesome and relaxing! Church-going is very frequent, so get used to it. Also, they want their students to look sharp at all times. (So leave your "B.U.M Equipment" or "Roxy" outfits at home or for dorm wear.) Curfew is at 11:00p.m., so use your time wisely. *Most important--make friends with good, positive people who share your interests, it will make your stay much easier!!!

4th Year Female -- Class 2002

Education Quality: A-, Social Life: C