To my university,
Even though I have only been here for one full year (going on two), I feel as though I have been here my whole life. Every day I wake up and look outside my window and think, "I'm home." Being here has made me realize so many great things about life and about myself, and I honestly do not think I could have made a better decision when it came to choosing where I would spend these four years of my life while getting my degree. You've shown me so much in such little time, so I want to thank you for some of those things.
First, thank you for letting me find myself. Coming in, I was so lost in my own mind about who I was and where I was going. But since I've been here, since I've gone to classes, since I've mingled with faculty, I am finally finding who I truly am and who I really want to be. The reason I am so grateful for this is because you have helped me find this out about myself by not really doing anything at all. Sounds contradicting, I know, but what I mean is that there is nothing that you as a university are forcing me to do. Everything is my own final decision (with a few exceptions of course), and as I make those decisions, they are supported and encouraged by our faculty. That support and encouragement is what's making me truly discover myself. Thank you for that.
Next, I have you to thank for every single person who has come into my life during my time here. Both faculty and students alike, I am finding incredible friendships and professional relationships here solely because of everything that you do for us. Clubs, teams, free events--all of these things have allowed for me to broaden my circle of friends and meet people whom I never imagined I would meet. I am blessed to attend a university that supplies its students with so many amazing opportunities to have fun and meet new people.
Lastly, and most importantly, I just want to thank you for accepting me. Choosing to further your education after high school is not something to take lightly, and when I made the decision to continue, I was sure that nobody would accept me. But then, you did and my world has been forever changed. Not only am I receiving the best education possible, but I am also receiving some of the greatest leadership and advancement opportunities that there are. This place, this wonderful place, is shaping me into the best person that I can be, and I am so blessed. Thank you for all that you have done for me so far, and I cannot wait to see what else you have to offer me.
