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By m.rose, submitted via email. m.rose is a pseudonym. For more information about how to share your story, please visit https://exchristianscience.com/about-2/share-your-story/ I am a former student of Principia. I was raised in Christian Science my whole life, and my mom is one of the most respected CS nurses in New England. My father attended Principia College, […]
This is part of an on-going series, for all posts in this series see the tag Chrystal’s Story. A Wedding at Principia During my Reunion Weekend A few years ago, I went to my brother’s wedding weekend at Principia College’s Chapel (it’s a beautiful campus, with buildings designed by nationally renowned architect, Bernard Maybeck. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICioQ12vTo0 […]
Compiled by the Ex-Christian Scientist editors. The Christian Science church often uses the fact that it has obtained religious exemption laws as evidence that Christian Science can heal all diseases as effectively as medical care. However, studies and statistics from the Surveillance and Epidemiology, Epidemiology Program Office, CDC tell a different story. Many of these […]
Former Principia Students, who are former Christian Scientists, answer some of the most common questions they’re asked about their Principia experiences. 1) Why did you attend Principia? [Principia College] gave me a good scholarship and the place felt very comfortable. It had a homey atmosphere. Visiting weekend was fun, and I felt better attending a school […]
Former Principia Students, who are former Christian Scientists, answer some of the most common questions they’re asked about their Principia experiences. 1) Why did you attend Principia? “Good” grants and scholarship combinations made it appear affordable (which it was not, in either case). The small, quiet campus was a promising break from an overcrowded high […]
Former Principia Students, who are former Christian Scientists, answer some of the most common questions they’re asked about their Principia experiences. 1) Why did you attend Principia? I had several reasons for attending Principia College. My grandmother took me to Summer Session twice during my high school years and I fell in love with the […]
Former Principia Students, who are former Christian Scientists, answer some of the most common questions they’re asked about their Principia experiences. Why did you attend Principia? I applied to Principia College because it was recommended by my brother (who had attended the Upper School) and other people in our local Christian Science community. Did your […]
This piece was originally published on July 5, 2015, it is being shared here again as it is relevant to September’s the topic of Principia. By Jenny, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. When I was in my final year at Principia College, I developed some kind of eye infection. I went to the emergency room secretly, but […]
By Marie, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. Marie is a pseudonym. The college encouraged school spirit. They told you to spread the word about how great the place was. You felt pressure to participate in your House’s events. Some asked you to leave your doors open. You had no choice but to leave them unlocked. […]
Originally published on February 15, 2013 at kindism.org. It is shared here with permission. Way back when I was still a naive and optimistic freshman at Principia College I signed up to participate in an off-campus activity with some fellow students. It would take us away from the campus for several weeks, during which time it was of […]