Week 15

If I knew my time was up at Brigham Young University I would have many emotions. I would be excited to be graduating and moving on to bigger and better things, but I would also be sad and nervous to be going into the real world. If I knew I would be leaving Brigham Young University in only a few weeks after graduate this is what I would write:
Dear BYU,
I have enjoyed my last several years attending such an outstanding university, but I must admit I was not all that excited to come to school here, and I almost chose not to go here. In fact, I almost went to your biggest rival, the University of Utah. Please forgive me. I never wanted to come to school here and the main reason I ended up coming here was because I felt pressured by my family and because the tuition is cheap. It is a family tradition to attend BYU, so I decided to come to school here half-heartedly, and showed up on move-in day, attended orientation, and started classes. I did not like it here at first. I was home-sick and struggled with being 2,000 miles away from my family. But then I decided that I was going to be here for the next four years so I might as well make the best of it. After I decided to drop my prejudices against you and make the best out of being here, I started to realize how much I liked it here. The professors are highly skilled, the people are nice, and the standards are high. I am so glad that I decided to give you a chance. Over the years I have learned so much and grown immensely. Being away from my family has made me a more independent and responsible person. I am so grateful for the whole atmosphere I have had and all the amazing people that I have met. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to come here. Without the opportunity I would have missed out on immense spiritual and personal growth as well as meeting my best friends.
Love, Nicole