Below is a collection of student and alumni testimonials that showcase the difference a Friends University education can make!
Why I love Friends!
And, now that I have worked in higher education, I believe Friends University employs well-respected scholars and attracts some of the best students around.
Matt Skillen, English
It was amazing. I got to work with a number of zoos in South Africa. I had the privilege of learning how African zoos are operated. I got to learn from them as well as share my knowledge of zoos and animal husbandry that I learned from my experiences in U.S. zoos and at Friends University.
Michael Clifford, Zoo Science Graduate
My best college memories were the camaraderie of being a fellow science student and winning our first conference golf title.
Mitch McClay
I believe as storytellers, we can educate, help people see outside themselves, and impact people for the better. The connections I made [at Friends University] have lasted me all these years, and I have no doubt many will last a lifetime.
Natalie Swanner, 2010 Graduate, Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre
From studying abroad to making tamales in community centers, the Spanish program at Friends University provided me with some wonderful opportunities that have broadened my perspective, nurtured my curiosity, and have given me a confidence to step into something that is bigger than myself.
Nathan Nonhof, Spanish
The Music program at Friends University has equipped me with the connections and resources to propel my career into the future. The faculty, staff and students have provided a nurturing community in which I have grown as a musician, educator and follower of Christ.
Panya Amphone, 2020 Music Education and Mathematics
I have to thank the good finance program of Friends University in which I gained a lot of skills and knowledge causing the German Federal Bank to offer me an internship and an amazing full time job after my graduation!
Pascal Wawrzinek, International Business and Finance Graduate, 2016
You’ll have unparalleled access to professors and critical thinking that I don’t think is prevalent at a larger institution.
Rodney Pitts, Business Administration
I think others should consider Friends University if they want a quality education that others in the professional world will take seriously. Another factor you should take into consideration, is that once you leave Friends, Friends doesn’t leave you. Once a Falcon always a Falcon.
Ross Foley, Physical Education Teacher Education Graduate/Teacher & Coach at Wellington High School
My professors have furnished me with the tools to connect with others on multiple levels and thrive in an unfamiliar atmosphere.
Samantha Billings, Spanish
The Christian Spiritual Formation program is one of the main reasons I came to Friends University. I wanted to be part of the CSF program because I wanted to learn as much about Jesus as possible. There was an unquenchable thirst for God in my life, and the CSF program has helped make that longing more acute.
Samantha Filer, Christian Spiritual Formation
Yo sé que cuando el tiempo se acerca para empezar a buscar y encontrar su universidad perfecta, hay muchas preguntas y surgen muchas dudas. Tengo que decirles que recibí mucha ayuda y mucho apoyo de los consejeros de la Universidad de Friends. ¡Era excepcional!
Sarita Castillo, Spanish
For me, Friends University has been the best investment I have made in my education. The personal growth I have seen in my time spent at Friends is astonishing. I have overcome challenges and obstacles that I would not have been able to if I had not attended Friends University. The community that surrounds this school is something I will never forget, and the relationships that have been built during my attendance here will last a lifetime.
Stacey Cox (transfer student), Bachelor of Science in Accounting
The Kansas Wildlife Exhibit is thankful for the countless contributions from Friends University’s ConservationScience Program students. The partnership has been beneficial as Friends University Conservation Science students accomplish needed tasks in a short amount of time and student volunteers help with daily care, enrichment activities, and engage with the public. Students have made a lasting impression on the thousands of people who visit the KWE and follow along on social media. A Friends University student even started the KWE Instagram account.
Todd Volkmann, Exhibit Caretaker, Kansas Wildlife Exhibit
Friends University provided me the opportunity to explore and develop all facets of music while allowing me to pursue a jazz concentration in trombone performance. This was a great steppingstone to further my career as a full-time freelance musician and pursue a doctorate in jazz studies. I hope to teach jazz at the university level one day and share my passion for making music that enriches lives and helps others do the same.
Zach Rich, 2016 Graduate, Bachelor of Music in Music Performance