ACU Personal Statement

Abilene Christian University exceeds my expectations of a Christian University. I would like to go to a school that not only calls themselves "Christian" but actually acknowledges Jesus Christ as the rock of their school and education. Personally, God comes first in my life, a university that feels the same is absolutely magnificent! My beliefs are such that it is not about a religion but rather a relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ. I do not belong to a denomination, I belong to God only because the relationship that we have is much greater than any religious personnel could give me.
College will be a whole other chapter of my life that is vital to the success that I will achieve in the future. I want to go to a university that will help build up my faith and encourage my walk with Christ; ACU definitely fits the criteria, instead of a school that will try to consistently break down my personal faith with a man's philosophy, a secular university.
The research I have done over Abilene Christian University has intrigued more than any other universities have. For example, I was researching ACU's nursing program and I came across the stories of alumni nursing graduates. I read two and began to cry. The stories touched my heart in such a way that I felt that God had given me confirmation by leading me to those two stories.
I had recently asked God to show me the plan He has for my life. Every time I seek Him He shows me glimpses into His plan. I have always loved helping others in need, so when I was a child I wanted to be a teacher/softball coach. As a sophomore I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart and life as my Lord and Savior. Once I let Him in my desires for my future began to change. He put in my heart to do some sort of missionary work. As I pondered about the idea of traveling and sharing the Good News, a voice from above began to speak to my heart. He put in my heart to pursue a career in the medical field! I felt that not only will I be