Andrew & Heather Barber

Major:
Master of Community Counseling

Favorite Scripture/Quote:
Andrew: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Heather: "Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God" (1 Peter 3:3-4)

Favorite Music:
Andrew: Newsboys

Heather: Newsboys, Out of Eden, Benjamin Gate

Favorite Movie:
Andrew: Too many to list

Heather: PS I Love You, Anne of Green Gables

Why did you choose to attend NCU:
Andrew: It was close to home and liked the look of the program.

Heather: It was close to home, and in doing research on different colleges, NCU had the kind of program I wanted to be in as well as reasonable tuition.

What's the most surprising thing about NCU:
Andrew & Heather: Everyone I've met has been so willing to help in any way they can, because they care about you, even though they may not know  you real well.

What are you involved in on campus:
Andrew: Just classes

Heather: Well, not much except classes, because I also work full-time.

Favorite Professor:
Andrew & Heather: Dave Fenner

Favorite Class:
Andrew: I don't know.

Heather: Counseling Strategies and Treatment (so far), because it was very practical for  a counseling career.

Favorite NCU Event:
Andrew: The NCU basketball games when I can go.

Heather: Soup nights on those cold December nights, where I also get to meet new students and faculty.

Favorite Thing About Students and Faculty:
Andrew: The closeness of the cohort and the caring professors working with us.

Heather: The welcoming atmosphere and the camaraderie that has developed with my classmates and professors.

Advice for Incoming Students:
Andrew: Make sure you find a way to have some fun.

Heather: Always keep an open mind, because you never know with whom you'll come into contact with, and think outside the box.

Greatest Life Accomplishment so Far:
Andrew: Meeting Christ and choosing to follow Him.

Heather: Coming to Oregon from Iowa to go to school to become a counselor, as well as marrying a wonderful, godly man.