Why do students love the Navigators at Penn State?!

Lauren Smith ‘29

A freshman at our first Nav Night this year asked me “What is your favorite thing about Navigators?”. I love everything about Navs like our mission, our events, and our IM teams… but the only right answer for me was what makes all those things special. That answer is family. I love Navigators because they truly feel like family. Whenever I need something or am facing a difficult situation, I depend on my family in Christ who extend their love to others before themselves like Jesus did for us.

zach Gawne ‘26 (left)

I like the community in the Navigators and the way the group cares so much about each other. I’m always impressed by how fast people get comfortable and connected with a group they just met.

Colin wycherley ‘27 (front)

What I love about being in Navigators is the consistent support for my faith, the very real evidence of how God is working in our generation. Worshiping with other people my age is truly special! My favorite memory from the Navigators is a spontaneous worship night that occurred on the Spring break service trip this past semester.

Kylie Reise ‘25 (left)

There are a million things I love about Navigators - over the past three years, I have come to love the intentional and life-giving fellowship I’ve gotten to experience through Bible study, Friday night worship, the many retreats and by just doing life together!! I love how Navigators makes Penn State feel small and gives all those who are a part of the ministry a sense of belonging on campus as we are all continually growing in our relationships with Christ! I love seeing so many smiling and familiar faces around campus and the strong friendships that have been built through Navigators.

Sydney Merced ‘26 (right).

I love how there are so many types of people involved in Navs. Yet we are all worshiping and honoring the same God and that is what brings us together. Navigators has felt like a true family to me, everyone goes out of their way to just love one another, and really live in fellowship and community with one another. I also enjoy how adventurous and fun the Navigator community is.