Wednesday, January 30, 2013

What's holding me back?

Last week, our whole class went on a few really good college tours! We started the whole thing out on Tuesday, after a long weekend, in our civilian clothes (what else could you ask for, right?!). We went to BYU for the whole school day, took a tour, and shadowed a BYU student for the day! I didn't... but whatever.Wednesday, we stayed at school, and made file folder games. Thursday, we went to UVU, and took a college tour, (which I thought was really good). we had lunch(free Jamba Juice!), and were back at the school. Thursday was about the same, but at the U. We took the tour(which was also really good), had lunch, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera...

This whole college experience definately helped me get a feel for colleges that I hadn't ever been in. BYU is the only school I was familiar with (I know it like the back of my hand). It was a little boring, if we're being honest here, and was probably the least exciting, which was very surprising. UVU seemed like a pretty cool environment, because of the feel. I really liked how the whole campus was just one really long connected building, for some reason... I also liked the style of it, in that it had a lot of interaction with other people, and seemed to have a lot of help for all kinds of things(plus, it's easy to get into!). The University of Utah was surprisingly better than I had thought. Honestly though, I had no idea what to expect. I really liked the style there, because every building was unique, and really cool. The library was AMAZING, and would be perfect to study in...

so pretty much, now I have a three way tie, for which college I'm going to, haha :). This last week has helped me get a much better feel (and just get more excited) for college. When doing any amount of thinking on just life in general, you tend to think of quite a few other things too! one of these things, is "what do I want to do in college?!". And that, my dear friends, is the problem. I don't know. But, while thinking, I did happen to, more or less, answer these three questions:

-Who am I?-First and foremost, I am a son of God. I think the biggest thing this has to do with college, is that I have unlimited potential, and can get into almost any college I want, and pursue any profession, interest, or degree!
-What was I born to do?- I don't know exactly, but I'm pretty darn sure it has something to do with some kind of creative... something. And obviously, if God has other plans, go for it. :)
-What's holding me back?- do you want to know the truth? school. short, sweet, and to the point... just kidding, I'll keep talking :). school has been making EVERYTHING impossible. how are you supposed to do anything when all you ever do is homework?!?! Nobody was born to just go through school, I can tell you that!
Anyway, you asked for it! so there ya go! :)
-Benj

6 comments:

  1. Sounds like you had a fun time going to colleges. way to be honest on the last question. haha, I AGREE WITH YOU!

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  2. HAHA, I like your background..... OK, i really like this post, especially you are being so honest on the questions (i think you know which specific one that i am talking about:P) i mean i like school, but not homework,, you know.. We had a super fun day at UVU (with the Jamba Juice...) .. Anyway,, i like the way you talk, humorous..?? yes.

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  3. I really like this one, because I think you not only talked about how you feel and what you gain from the field trips but you also add lots of vision elements, this makes me feel really comfortable, I hope you can find a good collage that you like, because all of them are really good school!

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  4. Continued...
    Good job writing it. I can see your personality when i read it. If you break the big paragraphs into smaller sections, that would make it easier to read.

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  5. BEN JUST COME TO CANADA WITH ME (yes i'm creeping)

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  6. You have a good style. I like your humor. School does seem to be a barrier, but it will lead to good things in the end! good luck at college! (Way to go with the Fantastic Mr. Fox scene!)

    (BTW, This comment is late because of connection problems. I got them to Mrs Meeks on time)

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