OK so in 72 hours I will be heading back to my normal life, AKA life without GSP. So I decided to write a little bit about my experience before I get overemotional... Ha.
So here is my post from the day I learned I got accepted into the program. As you could see, I was torn between wanting to come and staying at home with my friends all summer. Looking back now, I wouldn't have traded this experience for anything.
Sure, I fell for a guy as he fell for me. Too bad he got up and walked 4 weeks into the program, while I was left fallen. Good thing I had made girl friends and they were there to pick me up :) But all those hours he and I spent in deep conversation and silly antics were there to make these 5 weeks the best they could be. He truly is a good friend, and anyone's lucky to be one of his.
Amanda and I had so many conversations about worries, boys, and our faith. She was here when I needed a hug to cry into, and a laugh. Oh my goodness, she's amazing!
My General Studies/Seminar class. I'll never ever meet a group I've connected to as quickly and deeply as these 17 scholars and 2 leaders. Emily R, Emily S, Chris, Justin, Kaylee, Amanda, Marci, Matt, Ryan, Andie, Abi, Samantha, Gabby, Tyler, Shelby, Connor, Alaina, and Trevor. Guys, you've challenged me, made me laugh, inspired me to be greater, and were there for me when I was stupid or needed a friend. Great conversations while painting the outside of an entire house, going to Serpent Mound (HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA), and many other times were my absolute favorite parts of my time here.
Journalism and Mass Media was fun, spending hours upon hours on Facebook (oh yeah, and that ELEVATOR thing). Laughing with Jimmy Carter and listening to boring speakers. Loads of laughs... :)
Pizza 6 times a week, hardly any fruit, and 1434 stairs a day (I STILL NEED TO COUNT), I hope I didn't gain any weight.
And shoutout to my favorite teacher, Alaina. I would write more about her here, but I still need to write her a letter longhand... And it's time to go to one of my last classes!
