I LOVE BYU

As I mentioned earlier, I finally graduated from BYU in May!!! (Well, technically I finished my last class in May and graduated in June.) I really felt so accomplished, mostly because it was so hard to finish online. But also because I got my bachelor's degree and that is something to be proud of, for me anyways! It only felt appropriate that I took my last final ever on BYU soil where it all began for me. (Side note: Gordy just said out of nowhere, "You know what I want, I want to be the mockinjay. Alright, G.) I know that a lot of people feel a sense of pride and loyalty to their alma matter, and I feel that right along with them. BYU was the perfect college experience for me. I learned and grew in all the ways I hoped. I'm someone who has always enjoyed school and learning, but BYU felt different for me. I studied things I'm passionate about and the whole campus has this feel that just by being there you're improving yourself. I'm a big fan.

Perhaps the highlight of my BYU career was going on my study abroad to Jerusalem.  I will be forever changed from this! It was a busy semester full of 15 credits; daily adventures in the Old City; weekly field trips all over Israel; trips to Turkey, Jordan, and Galilee; delicious food; amazing cultures; incredible professors who taught me so many truths; literal lifelong friends; and pretty much a big party for 4 months straight. I have so many memories that I could literally write about for years, but I'll spare you those. Except for this: in the informal talent show I licked my elbow. I practiced for weeks and had a friend coach me. You heard me, that really happened.

Thanks BYU for helping me reach my dreams and plan new ones. Go Cougs!!!