TWU’s Mission Statement: The mission of Trinity Western University, as an arm of the Church, is to develop godly Christian leaders: positive, goal-oriented university graduates with thoroughly Christian minds; growing disciples of Christ who glorify God through fulfilling the Great Commission, serving God and people in the various marketplaces of life.
Students at Trinity Western have often felt they are receiving the short end of the stick when it comes to campus dining services, and aren’t afraid to mention it. In the most recent Globe and Mail report card, TWU students gave dining services a ‘D.’ This dissatisfaction seems to be matched at other universities nearby: UBC, UVic and UFV all received C’s for their efforts. Is dining dissatisfaction a common problem in universities, and can anything really beat a home cooked meal? How does TWU measure up to larger universities such as UBC, UVIC, UFV and Biola?
Trinity Western University repeatedly boasts about its A+ quality of education according to the Globe and Mail. But, what about it’s on-campus media? TWU doesn’t have too much of it, it only offers up Mars’ Hill and Pillar, which is less than what is available at some other institutions, but at least what is done here is done well.
If a stranger were to fully immerse themselves in the experience of one day at Trinity Western University, an encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ would be inevitable. As students, we partake in a community of believers, and it is not just chapel that proves this, but also prayer in the classroom, professors who openly speak of their faith, and opportunities for involvement in missions and student groups.
Measuring up universities in any context is no doubt a difficult task, and the issue of sports no different. Athletics is one of the hardest areas to determine which university has the edge over another. Does the number of sports offered by the university determine strength? Is it the amount of awards that each school earns annually? How many different leagues the school participates in? In any way one examines this question, arguments will surround the conclusion as to what factors contribute to strong athletic programs. With that in mind, here is how TWU Athletics measures up to the competition.
With about 2,000 undergraduate students and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1, Trinity Western University offers small classes taught by well qualified professors (80 per cent have PhDs). The qualifications needed to study at the school are not so rigorous, however; applicants only need a 67 per cent average in their top four high school academic subjects, including English.
This survey was conducted online between Nov. 12-16.
There were 241 respondents – 147 female and 94 male.
If you are struggling with any sexual issues or have experienced sexual abuse, the Wellness Centre offers counseling.
LLC
The Laurentian Leadership Centre is a TWU satellite campus in Ottawa, where students from any program can spend a semester interning in high-profile political offices, corporations, and NGOs, among many other work placements while fulfilling core POLS, HIST and IDIS requirements. Plan to do it in your third or fourth year. Live in a mansion, skate the canal, experience the night-life, and maybe even meet the Prime Minister!
