Christopher John Crippen is a BYU–Hawaii alumnus from Wildomar, CA. He attended from 1995-1997.
Why did you choose to come to BYUH?
“Followed my sister Carrie Crippen who was playing on the women’s volleyball team. Grew to love this sacred campus of student disciples from all over the world!”
What does the mission of BYUH mean to you?
“I am so inspired by the emphasis on the development of discipleship and its resultant virtues of leadership and peace building.”
How has BYUH blessed your life?
“First of all, I met my eternal companion there and later we started a family together where our first son was born and raised in temple view apartments. BYU–Hawaii is foundational in my life. I made other lifelong friendships there and was able to further my skill development and academics I would add that I gained appreciation for multiple cultural traditions. It’s remarkable to see people from so many different places all get along so well as disciples of the Savior.”