What should I bring to Millar?

bath & hand towels

bedding (single beds)

personal hygiene items

musical instruments

garbage can

clothes hangers

sticky tack (white)

general school supplies

cold and headache medication

provincial health card

band-aids, tensors, ice packs

computer, printer, paper, ink (or a printer is available to use in the library for a small fee)

small whiteboard

high-efficiency (HE) laundry detergent, basket, dryer sheets

sports equipment, clothing, and shoes

Which Bible should I bring?

You will need one basic Bible for study purposes – NKJV, NASB, ESV, or NIV are recommended. Feel free to bring any other Bibles as additional resources. If you bring only one Bible please avoid paraphrases (e.g. The Message, Living Bible, Amplified).

How much storage do I have?

We have limited space – please don’t bring things that will just live in storage. We have places designated for the storage of your moving totes, suitcases, and sleeping bags. Bikes and hockey gear will be stored in unheated facilities for winter. Your room has a bed, closet, desk, chair, and cupboards. Student Residences offer laundry facilities, kitchens, and lounges.

What is dorm life like?

Apart from mature or married students, everyone lives on campus. You will have one roommate, and nine to eleven students in the same “hall”. Your hall members and leaders will likely be some of the first people you will get to know—through weekly meetings, study-break chats, and of course, late-night ramen noodles. Living in residence provides an opportunity to build relationships, create accountability, pray, encourage one another, and have fun.

What if I need to see a doctor?

The Vanguard Health Centre is located 11 km east of Millar and is a great option if you need to make appointments or have your prescriptions refilled. The closest walk-in and emergency room are located in Swift Current, 60 km northwest of Millar. Bring your health card (not just the number) with you for the year.

Where will I go to church?

At the beginning of the year, you will fill in a form asking you about the church you grew up in, or what kind of church you would gravitate to if you were out on your own in a new city (urban or rural, large or small). Based on that form, you will be placed in a local church with the expectation of attending weekly and getting involved in any way you are able. This is called your Field Education—putting to practice what you are learning in class.

Will I have a mentor?

As a core value, mentoring is vital in your college experience. Each student is connected with a mentor with whom they meet once a week. A mentor is a listening ear, a prayer partner, a new or different perspective, an accountability partner, and a friend. Freshmen are connected with an upperclassman, and upperclassmen are connected with staff or mature community members.

What is winter Travel like?

There will be times in the winter when the college advises students to avoid travel. Road conditions and weather can change with little warning, so if you’re planning on driving in the winter, invest in winter tires. Keep blankets, boots, a shovel, food and water in your vehicle in case you need to wait out the weather.