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Why Choose WWU?

June 28, 2015

“Before I came to Walla Walla University, I didn’t know how strong of a community the university is. I decided to come here because it’s pretty close to home, and I absolutely loved the environment and how friendly everyone was.”

— Tania Baranov, freshman chemistry major from Loma Linda, Calif.

“Before I came to Walla Walla University, I didn’t know what an amazing experience it would be being among so many Adventists my age. I came from a small town in South Africa where I had met a total of about 30 other Adventists my age over the course of my life. God opened doors for me to attend, and that is why I decided to come here.”

— Ashley Wragg, junior engineering major from Stanmore, Great Britain

“Before I came here, I didn’t know how beautiful fall and spring are at Walla Walla University. Not having to get student loans was the end game for me deciding to go here.”

— Courtney MacPhee, freshman history and international communication majors from Gresham, Ore.

“Before I came to Walla Walla University, I didn’t know what to expect about this school. The beautiful heart of the community and the all-around great school [are] why I decided to come here.”

— Libby Knapp, freshman nursing major from Gresham, Ore.

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