During my first quarter at Principia, I was part of a class trip to Independence, Missouri, where I had the opportunity to attend a Christian Science Sunday service. Much of what I observed in the church has vanished from my memory, but one thing still remains. The congregation was mostly above fifty years of age. As someone used to seeing fairly balanced congregations, the situation was unsettling for me. I …

Principia boasts an outstanding number of students who study abroad, and for those students, it’s a life-changing experience. Every student has the opportunity to apply for a Principia Abroad Program, and faculty are always proposing new abroads.