I graduated from BYU-Idaho..crazy? yeah. In fact I am still in shock that my college life is about to be over. The past few weeks people have been asking me so excitedly, "You ready to graduate??"..and my response to them is yes, but they then go, "Aren't you so excited to leave Rexburg and get out of this place?". My answer to them... I couldn't tell you. The past week or so, I have been more hesitant to graduate than excited. See, what people don't realize, is how remarkable this place really is. It's kind of been my life for the past 4 years, and you learn to love it here. The school, atmosphere, the people...its all worth it. It's all worth the homework each day, the treks to class in the snow and blazing heat. I feel bad for those who aren't able to experience the college life, because for me I wouldn't trade it for anyother experience. Choosing Recreation Management was the best decision, its what I love and the experiences I have had within it, some of the best times of my 23 years of living. I think its safe to say that I have had my up's and down's here at BYU-Idaho, probably more than other people. But with those up's and down's, I have learned and I have grown. Because with each of those, you realize that it really is the Lord's school..and to be able to spend 4 years here, i consider it a blessing. It's not a opportunity everyone gets. Without this place, I don't think I would be the person I am today in all honesty. The learning environment here is so unique, and the teachers here are amazing. In fact I had the BEST teachers I could ever ask for. They care and they actually get to know you and help you, in fact they go out of their way to help you. What more could a college student ask for? I have made friendships here, that I know I would not of made anywhere else. It's not just your kind of friendship that ends right after you graduate, but I am happy to say that I have made friends here that I know will never end. They become your family, and families are forever right? I never thought I would enjoy living in a small town like Rexburg, but it has been my home, and it will always hold a spot as "home". I am going to miss this place more than anything, but mostly the people that I have met that in one way or another whether they know it or not, have been a huge example to me and have made my experience here even more worth it. Those who don't take advantage of what BYU-Idaho has to offer, and always complain how this place is lame..I feel sorry for you. Because you are missing out on some of the best 4 years of your life. You want an experience that is unlike anyother, choose BYU-Idaho. Here's to graduating! It was all worth it. Oh, and watch this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRZF0lPG7Rc&feature=relmfu
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