Dear Oklahoma State University,
Although we've only been together for five months, they say you'll know when you get that feeling. Stillwater, you give me only feelings of happiness. Even through walking to class in the rain or traffic on game days, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Oh, how I love those Saturdays in Stillwater when we make our way down to Boone Pickens joined by our friends tailgating. I love driving around homecoming week seeing all of Greek Life's work come to play with all of the hours put into homecoming. The orange fountain and the perks of homecoming are something you could only experience at America's Greatest Homecoming. I adore the trees that turn colors in the fall, the view looking over Theta Pond, and the drive down Monroe.
Don't even get me started on the food that Stillwater has to offer. Between Eskimo Joe's signature cheese fries to Fuzzy's nachos, there is something for everyone, every night. Try not to love the food too much or the Freshman 15 will catch up to you.
Let's not forget how well they treat the veterans, it is such a beautiful sight to glance across Library Lawn and see the beautiful green grass filled with tiny American flags that represent every service member that has passed away in combat since 9/11. In 2016, there were 6,877 that filled the lawn put in by student veterans and the ROTC.
You're filled with the most sense of community that I have ever been around. Through so much tragic and tears, everyone comes together to build back stronger than they were before.
Walking through campus, it is easy to find something in common with everyone. Although everyone is not the same and are not passionate about the same things, there is a sense of respect between everyone.
Getting my schedule for my first semester, I was very nervous to meet the professors and was not sure of how much they would relate to the students. I spent too much time worrying over nothing. My professors cared deeply about their students in so much more than a "come to class" way. I believe that is something that not every university has.
With this being said, I know that sadly my days on this beautiful campus are limited, but the way they treat their alumni are something some only dream off. No surprise they treat their alumni as well as their students.
The only thing I could use to define the feelings I have for this opportunity to go to school at Oklahoma State would just be love. Something that no other university could give me. This is the only school I would ever give my heart to...
Go Pokes!
