Campus Life
 Campus
Life at WWC can best be summarized by the word “dynamic!” Engaging,
active, intense, vibrant - our alumni who have gone
onto other colleges and universities testify that nothing
can compare to a year at WWC. From the moment you walk
onto campus on Orientation weekend to the commencement
celebration at year's end, you will be part of a community
of students and staff who are actively engaged in educational
academic, spiritual, relational, and recreational pursuits.
God-centered skillful living is our goal and we emphasize
a “whole life” approach. How is this so
different from the goal and approach of many other
schools? The answer is in our focus. The limited enrollment
allows us to focus more intensely on creating dynamic
campus life. The small-group interaction is at the
center of campus life. Students receive a higher degree
of personal attention and discipleship from staff and
professors. Personal growth and strong relationships
are developed and strengthened through many campus
activities. The learning, growth, relationships, activities
and fun that occurs gives students an experience that
they will benefit from for a lifetime.
Spiritual Life
Discipleship
The purpose, size and program of WWC lends itself to
a more personal approach to spiritual development.
Most of the staff live on campus and participate
in campus life on a regular basis. Visiting professors
are on campus for a week at a time and interact with
students outside the classroom. Students are encouraged
to take advantage of the opportunities found in these
relationships.
While much discipleship happens at a personal, informal
level, there are also some organized activities that
are designed to foster spiritual development. The Bible-centered
classes create a positive context for learning and
growth beyond the classroom. One course specifically
deals with spiritual formation. Once per week there
is an organized time of spiritual instruction, prayer
and group discussion. This is a required time for students
and is part of the class or Freshman Orientation.
 Church
Attendence
The Lord's Day is God's provision for man's need of
a day for worship, quiet meditation, prayer, student
ministry, rest and other activities in keeping with
these needs. Proper observance of this day is essential
to a well-rounded Christian life.
The Scriptures emphasize the importance of the local
church and the relationship of believers to it. Students
are expected to unite or affiliate with a local church
in harmony with the doctrinal position of PBU and to
continue their fellowship and support of this local
church during their college experience.
Student Ministry
Students benefit in many ways from ministry opportunities
in the local church. There are four churches within
a 40-mile radius of WWC that the majority of students
attend in any given year. Students are encouraged
to participate in the ministry of the local church
they choose to attend while at WWC. Regular opportunities
exist in areas of children's and youth ministries,
teaching, ministry to the elderly, music and evangelism.
Other one-time special events are normally open for
student involvement.
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Recreation
The recreational program is one of the dynamic distinctives
of WWC. WWC uses its location in the Northwoods of
Wisconsin to provide students with an exciting and
outstanding co-curricular experience. The recreational
program at WWC is for everyone! WWC offers a wide variety
of experiences that beginners to experienced students
find exciting, challenging and fun.
Activities include wakeboarding
on crystal clear Lake Owen, canoeing and camping in
the beauty of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, and mountain
biking on some of the best trails in the country. Whether
it be kayaking on the scenic and fun Brule River, hiking
in the Porcupine Mountains overlooking Lake Superior,
cross-country skiing on the trail that hosts the largest
ski race in the US, snowshoeing through snow covered
pines, wildly slipping on the ice as you play broomball
for the first time, and so much more - students are
often amazed that they are doing all this while in
college!
The recreational program
is part of the “whole life” approach at
WWC. As people created in God’s image, we have the ability and privilege
to reflect God’s character in all areas of life. God is the creator and
source of all that is good. The recreational program is not about a mindset of
merely entertaining one's self but about the act of rejuvenating the mind, body
and spirit through the enjoyment of God’s good gifts.
With this philosophy in mind, WWC is committed to seeing
students engage in various forms of "re-creation"
throughout their year, and grow from such experiences.
The activities below, some campus sponsored, some student
initiated, are just a few of the recreational experiences
that you'll have the opportunity to pursue at WWC:
- white-water kayaking
- mountain biking
- camping
- hiking
- cross-country skiing
- snowshoeing
- ropes course
- rock climbing
- fishing
- broomball
- alpine skiing
- snow boarding
- wake boarding
- roller blading
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 Work Program
Every student at WWC is required to work 6-8 hours
a week as part of the work program. Because of the work
program, the Wisconsin Campus is able to lower tuition
costs, making a unique one-year college experience much
more affordable for students. While discounted tuition
is a great benefit of the work program, the work program
primarily exists to assist students in the development
of character. Students through the work program become
involved in many aspects of campus operations where
daily opportunities arise to sharpen the development
of inner and interpersonal skills. Students work in
the areas of food service, dishwashing, general cleaning
and maintenance, chopping firewood, office tasks, snow
removal, and child care. Inner traits such as self-discipline,
responsibility, teamwork, and initiative are emphasized
and experienced through daily work projects. Furthermore,
many students begin to identify and develop their own
individual talents and spiritual gifts amidst some of
the weekly tasks and responsibilities that they face
while working within the WWC community.
Health Services
Medical resources in a number of communities within
a 60-mile radius of campus are available. Emergency
situations and normal health care needs are handled
in Hayward, 20 miles south, or Ashland, 50 miles north
of the campus. Students have 24-hour access to the three
residential staff members when medical emergencies arise. |
