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A Letter To Future Impact Freshmen, From Your Counselor

It'll be an absolute blast full of dance parties, crazy games, and a whole bunch of Jesus.

Blake Nelson

Apr 24, 2017

Texas A&M University

Impact

To future Impact freshmen,

I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

I realize you don't know me yet, but I've been getting super duper pumped about retreat for quite awhile now. As a staff, we have been getting ready to meet you guys all semester...and have been praying for each of you since last August. Since then, we've been able to meet each week as camps, pray for you guys by name, and rejoice in all the wonderful things God is doing in Bryan/College Station. I know it may sound a little bit crazy, but I already love each and every one of you that will be in our camp so dearly because of the love that Christ has shown us!!! Following Jesus in college is so rewarding and seriously SO much fun and I can't wait to come alongside you and be a part of your life, however that might look.

It's okay to feel a little bit scared. Freshman year is full of newness and excitement, but can also be really nerve-wracking at times...and that's okay. 110% okay! Just know that I'm here to listen - I'd love to get to know you and hear all about the things can't wait for, what you're dreading, and everything in between.

My partner and I can't wait to be your BG parents, but more importantly, your friends! (don't worry if you don't know what a BG is - you will soon enough!!! plus the acronym is just way too confusing and I will explain it to you at retreat) And we mean it. Text us. Call us. Beep us, if you wanna reach us...or something like that. But you get the point - we wanna be your lunch/study buddies, and really just be there for you!

At retreat this fall, you'll get a letter from me personally. It'll be signed with my name and lots of super fun info like stuff to do in Bryan/College Station, fun facts about us, and a whole lot more about how excited we are that you are a part of our camp and BG...as well as survival tips for freshman year, the best spots to study and eat around these parts, and lots more.

We love you! JESUS LOVES YOU! And I'm so excited that the Lord is going to intertwine our lives. It'll be an absolute blast full of dance parties, crazy games, and a whole bunch of Jesus.

With a whole bunch of excitement, love and so much hype about how the Lord is working in Bryan and College Station (and the fact that you get to be a part of it),

- Your Future Impact Counselor

P.S.

If you are attending either Texas A&M or Blinn this fall (that's you, class of 2021!!!) and haven't heard of Impact Retreat before, click here to learn more about Impact and how you can register (and come meet me!)

I can’t wait to see you in August!

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Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

5. Your friends are so excited to be with you on your big day.

6. If you work, your office might throw a party for you.

7. For your actual party, you plan a small get-together with close family and friends ...

8. ... or large celebration with everyone you know.

9. You eat the best meal you've had in weeks.

10. You devour the first piece of cake proudly.

11. You embarrass yourself somehow.

12. You get the present you really wanted but thought no one would get you.

13. You are a little sad about getting older.

14. That feeling wears off and you realize how happy you are to have family and friends to celebrate this day with you.

15. The morning after your birthday looks something like this.

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1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

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5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!