Pensacola Christian College

I have survived many a semesters at PCC, only by God's mercy and grace. I could have and should have been shadowed/kickedout several times over each semester. PCC teaches students one of two things 1) To become a snitch and a droon OR 2) To be a liar and a fake.

Make good friends, but be careful tell no one anything incriminating unless they give you dirt first but even then it is not a good idea. If you do something off campus, never more than three, and never talk about it (aka brag) you will be kicked out so fast and you will never find out the truth.

I honestly had no idea about how PCC really was until i went there, the first semester was anew and exciting environment but after the freshman ignorance excuse goes away so does the excitment.

The things I HATE the most about PCC is their fakeness, and now i am not talking about the students. thier gustapo tactics in dealing with "trouble makers" makes me sick. you will hear we are here to help you do right, when it is all about screwing you with demirits.

If you don't like it after your first year leave. Your credits will not transfer to any REAL School.
Had it to do over...i would never go back! Sure i made good friends and i had a great time but I have seen so many good people kickeout and ruined!

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5th Year Female -- Class 2004

Campus Aesthetics: A+, University Resource Use/ spending: D-

I've only been attending PCC for a semester, but I certainly enjoy where God has called me. And that's exactly the point: Has God called you to PCC? I certainly agree that PCC is not for everyone. Just as homeschooling is not for everyone. (I've been homeschooled all my life.) One of my Mom's greatest pieces of advice to young people is that God has to call you to homeschool your children. And maybe the reason things aren't going well is it's not the Lord's will. My point is: If God has really called you to PCC and you have a willing spirit to follow Him wherever He leads, then I believe you can truly thrive and live for Him at PCC.

I do feel that too much of the negative and not enough of the positive has been highlighted. (Now I know a lot of the upperclassmen would tell me that I haven't been here long enough to know anything, but I believe I've seen quite enough to form opinions worthy of consideration.) While I completely agree that PCC has its downfalls (as do all other colleges), I think that we students ought to focus more on growing spiritually and setting a Christian example than bickering about the negative aspects of the college. (Don't get me wrong: I have bickered too, for there are indeed negative aspects.)

I'll start with the "negative" side of things so that you are aware of the particulars. True, there are very nearly as many rules as is rumored. But rules are certainly always bad. I do think that the "authorities" could be more consistent in their discipline, as it seems that they contradict themselves often in different situations. Yes, sometimes it does feel like we are being treated as elementary children when we get demerits for this and that and who knows what, but is it the college's dogmatic tyranny or our own attitudes toward authority. I come from a well-disclipined home (And I am ever thankful for it.) and I do not find it difficult to keep the rules. (No, I am not "PCC-ish" and I do not agree with all the rules, nor do I simply let them rule my mind and tell me what to believe. But I do believe that we are told in the Bible to submit authority, and unless I am told to do something contrary to the Word of God, I will do my best to follow the regulations of the college. Besides, I went there knowing the rules and how demerit system works, and I am paying my own money to go there. I am responsible for my own behavior on campus.) I do think that some of the rules are pretty ridiculous. I mean, we have to have special permission to open our windows and we can't adjust our own thermostats in our rooms. That does make me feel like a child.

I certainly do not agree with all the doctrines at PCC. But, on the other hand, there exists no perfect college. Also, I'm quite concerned about their dogmatic views cocerning the use of the KJV Bible. I mean, I am fine with the fact that they use the KJV as the standard for classes and in chapel, but when they make you feel like it's a sin to use any other version (I use NASB for personal devotions and memorization.), that's going a little too far.

I won't dwell on the negative, however, for that's exactly what I think has been done way too much. The positive aspects of the college considerably outweigh the negative. First of all, the student body is absolutely wonderful. Everyone fits in, and to my knowledge, there are not any cliques. I have made more friends in four months than I've ever made in my entire life. (And that's not because I was an unsocialable person before I came to college.)

Also, the faculty are very helpful and for the most part friendly. I appreciate the fact that they take time to pray before each class period. I also had many teachers say that they prayed for each of their students individually during midterms and finals. That helps a lot.

Things at PCC are very orderly and they keep a scheldule to a "T". I like this because I tend to be an oraganized person. I also like the fact that they expect us to be very punctual and tardiness isn't allowed.Overall, I have to say that I enjoy where I am and I wouldn't change unless God called me to do so. So, should you attend PCC? If you truly believe it's the Lord's will for you to do so and you have a servant's heart, most definitely.

1st Year Female -- Class 2007

Perceived Campus Safety: A+, University Resource Use/ spending: B-

2nd Year Male -- Class 2006

Campus Aesthetics: A, Surrounding City: F