Mark was homeschooled for most of his K-12 schooling, being dual-enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College for his last two years of high school. At SAU, he is pursuing a degree in art, concentrating in graphic design and photography. He says the atmosphere on Spring Arbor’s campus is unique and that he personally loves being part of a close-knit community. Mark says, "I love being able to develop close, Godly relationships quickly, and this university stimulates that very well."