Get an inside look at what students experience as they come to "The Big Blue House" at 301 Lyon St.Here's a sampling of student reflections at the close of the Fall 2008 semester:
"Get ready to put what you learn at Westmont into reality. You will be pushed and challenged to wrestle with realities you didn't know existed! Urban will give you the space to explore what the world holds while having the supportive community to walk with you on your journey. It is an experience unlike any other."- Courtney Alvarez"I recommend the Urban Program to anyone desiring to grow in their knowledge of people, their vocation, and God"- Emily Hughes
"Just Come! This experience has been the culmination of everything Westmont has pledged to teach me. I have been stretched tenfold in these three months, and you can too...The bubble has burst...Don't stay in your comfort zone. Go to Urban and you will return professionally and spiritually mature."- Heather Chetian"San Francisco and the Urban Program offers tremendous potential for growth and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your experience here will be what you make it- so challenge yourself, get plugged in, and enjoy the ride."- Steve Limkeman
" I wouldn't trade my time there for a million off-campus programs. Don't hesitate- just come!You will leave with confidence to ask the hard questions and seek God in unfamiliar places."- Hannah Baker
"There is literally no other time or place in your life where you will experience such an affirming and joyful community in a city that will push you to thrive every day that you are here. I would do it all again in a heart beat."- Ryan Noll
"Through the Urban Program, God has made His calling known in my heart and better equipped me to love my neighbor by teaching me how to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, bind up the brokenhearted and work to provide freedom for the captives."- Bethany Rynberk
"San Francisco Urban Program has been my best/favorite semester of college. The community that was built, friends that were made, and memories and experiences are so valuable and great! I don't want to leave. My internship was awesome; I loved going to work! I leave the Urban Program with the tools and confidence to live in a big city. I have friendships that will last a lifetime and valuable work experience"- Rachel Mends
"If you are considering SF Urban, my suggestion to you is, 'Just Do it'!"- Adrienne Kist
