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Intro

Not to sound cocky, but I am the prettiest college in the country. Like, Miss America pretty. I'm on a bluff overlooking a nature reserve called Sunset Cliffs. I'm also a mere five-minute walk (or cliff-scramble) from the big, bad Pacific Ocean. My town has even been affectionately called "America's Finest City."

Not to mention I'm conveniently located next to the best Mexican food restaurants outside of Mexico. Delicioso.

"But if you're so great, how come I've never heard of you?" Okay, well, I'm also a bit of a Jesus freak, and I'm stricter than your first Sunday school teacher. When you apply, you sign a Covenant that says you won't drink alcohol, have sex, or listen to crude music.

I mean, up until a few years ago, dancing was outlawed (yes, just like Footloose) and there were curfews and bed checks every single night. I've become more liberal over the years, but I still blush when I hear about the exploits of my neighbors at San Diego State.

Somehow amidst all of that, my students still know how to have a good time. You'll find them doing anything from setting up giant slip-n-slides on the baseball field to racing skateboards down a parking garage or night-surfing in Ocean Beach. If you like singing hymns in the morning, surfing all day, and organizing a clothes drive for underprivileged families at night, you should check me out.

Name

I was formerly the Crusader, but a few years ago, we decided that a slaughterer of religious minorities was not the best mascot. Now, I'm Roary the Sea Lion. Not an actual sea lion, though…more like a lion with a mane made out of seaweed.

Hometown

Sunny San Diego

Birthdate

I was born in LA in 1902, but I moved to San Diego in the '70s and never looked back.

Body Type

With only 2,400 students, I'm pretty small. When you miss class, your professors will email you and ask you if you're sick, and then they'll probably bring you chicken soup and send you an encouraging Bible verse. D'aww.

However, if you miss multiple classes, they might drop you from the class without warning.

Remember the beautiful blonde pastor's daughter in high school who wouldn't date you because you didn't join her morning prayer group? She goes here, along with a collection of attractive surfers who un-ironically use words like "gnarly," "barreled," and "shredding." I've also got a healthy amount of jacked, former and future military men (and women) who "feel insecure when they dip below 200 pounds."

Current Living Situation

First- and second-year students are required to live on campus, which is not a bad deal when about 60% of the dorms have ocean views. After sophomore year, you can choose to stay on campus and enjoy watching the sunset over the Pacific from your room, or you can go off campus and build your nest in one of the many quaint little San Diego neighborhoods.

Relationship Status

I have this ongoing fling with Azusa Pacific, but they keep cheating on me with Biola. Let's be honest, though—I don't have time for relationships. I'm too busy surfing, feeding the homeless, and shopping at Urban Outfitters.

Religion

I'm really diverse. I have non-denominational Christians, Episcopalians, Baptists, Nazarenes, Presbyterians, etc. I require my students to attend Chapel three times a week, so if you're an atheist, I'm probably not the place for you.

Politics

Don't let my conservative religious beliefs fool you. I am very open-minded. Plus, I'm all about social justice. Truth be told, no one here really cares if you lean left or right, so long as you treat everyone with respect.

You should apply to me if...

you like the beach almost as much as you like Jesus, or if your idea of fun does not involve a stop at a frat house…or a bar…or any place where alcohol is served. Alcohol is a big no-no here at the Naz.

Website

http://www.pointloma.edu