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Why JMU Has My Heart

Show your colors, Proud and True; We are the Dukes of JMU!

Justina Ambroz
Apr 21, 2015
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Why JMU Has My Heart
Justina Ambroz

I have many homes: my permanent home with my parents, my temporary home that is my apartment, my sisterhood home that is Phi Mu, and my forever home which is James Madison University. If you attend JMU or attended JMU you can attest to the magical feeling of sitting on the quad on a breezy, spring day. You can brag about the kindness of everyone opening doors for one another (which is not done anywhere else, regularly). You are constantly smiling because as you walk through campus, you will always see someone else smiling, laughing, or talking with their friends.

I am sure that most college students will say this about their university, and they may be right since their university has their heart, but nothing compares to my university. JMU is also known as the Greatest Place on Earth and it did not get that title without some validity.

To the future Dukes -- begin to prepare yourself for the best four years (or more) of your life in Harrisonburg. Be aware that the opportunities available through JMU are endless. There is a multitude of clubs and organizations that you may join, there are endless opportunities to travel and explore, and there are alumni who love to give back to all their fellow Duke Dogs.

No matter the season you can bet that our campus will still be gorgeous. Through snow, rain, and sunshine our campus has a magical touch. Snow days are never fun, unless you go have a snowball fight on the quad or build a snowman next to the Jimmy Madison statue.

It's hard to describe why James Madison University is magical and special to almost everyone that attends and visits. On the best or worst days you can always count on your fellow Dukes to be there for you and can always walk around campus in order to realize how lucky we are to call JMU our home.

The people you will meet, the memories you will make, make this that happiest and most beautiful place on earth.

Prepare yourself for the most beautiful seasons, most beautiful sunsets, and most beautiful time of your life. James Madison University has my heart and always will.

God bless America and God bless JMU.

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