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# [CBC Alumni Story](https://info.cbc.edu/blog/posts/cbc-alumni-story-10)

 Written by [Ryan Johnson](https://info.cbc.edu/blog/author/ryan-johnson) | Jan 30, 2019 3:47:22 PM

**Emily (Coleman) Van Wyk** is a 2010 graduate of the Psychology & Social Studies program at Central Baptist College. While attending CBC, she was a member of the Student Orientation Staff and was a member of the first President’s Leadership Council class.

#### **My Journey to CBC**

“I heard about CBC from the BMA church I was a member of,” Van Wyk said. “I met some alumni and it felt like family. It felt like a tight knit group and I wanted to have a private Christian college experience, since I attended a public school in high school.”

#### **Emily’s CBC Experience**

Van Wyk was not just a member of the first President’s Leadership Council, but also a member of Student Orientation Staff. “I loved SOS because of my experience moving in and the connections that I made,” commented Van Wyk. When asked about her experience on the President’s Leadership Council, she commented: “I got to work with the President and really make an impact at the college. As a member, we sort of laid the groundwork for what the council currently is today. We did a lot of hosting and leading events. We brainstormed ideas and helped plan events about how to make the CBC experience better.”

#### **Challenged**

Van Wyk said, “I loved all the experiences I had. I tried to go to anything that was on campus. I loved living in the residence hall, and I especially loved attending Dr. \[Aaron\] New’s classes. He had a direct influence on me to go get my Master’s. I didn’t love school, but because I was involved in a lot of things, I got encouraged to challenge myself and do something I wouldn’t have done before.”

#### **Advice for College Students**

When asked what advice she would give to college students today, Van Wyk kept it simple: “Explore your options, read the books, and get involved.” Van Wyk currently works as a counselor at an outpatient facility in Bend, Oregon, a position she has held since 2016. After earning her bachelor’s, Van Wyk earned her Master’s in Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

*Written by Erik Holth, CBC Public Relations Officer.*

To learn how to start your CBC story visit,[cbc.edu/WhyCBC](https://www.cbc.edu/all_about_cbc/why_cbc)

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