SPU Stories

People are what make life interesting

From looking at me, people usually conclude that I’m unfriendly or unapproachable. They would never guess from looking at me that I...

To be fearless for God

I think for my time here at SPU the theme has been ‘fearless,’ and that was something I carried coming into SPU. I remember last year...

You really can change kids’ lives

I have had a pretty charmed life. Growing up in Utah, not a lot really went wrong. I did well in school, well in athletics, and I was...

Be a light in a dark room

I was born into a Christian home, with loving parents who had dedicated me to Christ at birth. In public school it was difficult for me...

I felt God calling me

When it came time to choose a college, the only reason I ended up here is because I felt God calling me to SPU. The funny thing is, I...

I want to be able to give that to others

I grew up in the small town of Big Sky, Montana, a community where everyone knows everything about everybody. Making the decision to...

Being a warm spirit to others was my calling

I used to live in a small town, which sometimes felt lonely. After my first day of 4th grade I made a trip to a dog shelter that not only...

I needed to be honest with myself

During my freshman year at SPU, my uncle committed suicide. He was one of the most important people in my life and I spent a lot of time...

They strongly supported transfer students' needs and credits

My transition from Trinity Lutheran College to SPU has been rough. I'm the type of girl who is more of a homebody and I love serving in...

This is who I am

I just remember feet. And voices. And the bug net I used to lie underneath at night. I was born in Uganda, living there until I was...

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We are students at Seattle Pacific University. We designed this blog to challenge stereotypes by giving individuals a chance to speak for themselves, to create their own labels, and to share their own stories. Through the personal narratives of students, staff, and faculty at SPU we hope to celebrate uniqueness and unity, the beautiful truth that here we are many shades of one color: maroon.

Most stories have two photos. The first picture represents what we think people see when they look at us, the stereotypes and labels we have lived with our whole lives. After reading our stories, you can see photos that represent what we wish people could see when they look at us, what they will see when they take the time to hear our stories. These words embody who we are, what our stories have helped us to become, and how we want to be known.

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