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Student Stories

At Montreat College, our students and alumni have a passion for knowledge and a genuine desire to always keep learning and be agents of transformation, renewal, and reconciliation.
Abby Buckner

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Abby '26

One of my favorite things about Montreat is the honors program. You get to dive deeper into topics, and you’re around people who have a real thirst for knowledge and want to make academics a priority in their time at college.
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John Strange

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John '24

Montreat College was the one school that was the most personal to me. They’re here for the students, and they can really tune in individually to your specific needs.
Program of study:
Environmental Science
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Daulton '20

"Being an alumnus of Montreat means you’re part of a family for the rest of your life. They truly desire all their students to grow, be known, and find their calling, and it’s a place I believe any high school student should consider.”
Program of study:
Business
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Andrii '27

“When you face death, when it is 100 meters from you, literally at the end of everything, you need God. Only life in him matters. He’s the only firm foundation. Even if somebody in this world will take everything from me, nobody can take my God from me.”
Program of study:
Cybersecurity
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MJ '25

"Every professor and faculty member is so passionate about students—more than I could’ve ever guessed, and that’s been my biggest joy at Montreat. I’ve also made the best friends of my life and grown so much in my faith."
Program of study:
Environmental Science
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Rwenshaun '16

“Montreat was convenient with my schedule because I still needed to work full time. Once I started the process and met with my cohort, it was the perfect fit. The collaborative atmosphere at Montreat helped me to get my degree.”
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Tim '07

"I believe wholeheartedly that God has a plan for everyone, and He directs everyone into what successes they can have."
Program of study:
Business Administration
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Caroline '13

"My favorite thing is when I hear students enjoying some of the same things I did that changed my life."
Program of study:
Elementary Education
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Peter '06

"There were times when I would cry, tears just exploding out of myself, wanting to press the emergency button on my SAT phone and just be done."
Program of study:
Elementary Education
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Myra '14

"Tenacity is important because you have to want it, whether you are going for a first degree or a second degree or whether you are in your career and you are looking to advance."
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Anthony '06

"I love what [technology] can do for us, [but] I’m very thankful that God still works in slow, ordinary, very plain, and boring ways."
Program of study:
Bible and Theology
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