To my small, private college,

Thank you for all that you give me that a big, state college could never give. Since my freshman year, you have help shape me into a resilient, curious and balanced student, employee, friend and person.

Being in a tight-knit community helped me come out of self and grow into myself. It’s refreshing to walk to class every day and say “Hi!” to at least five people every time. The community gives me the same feeling of home while being a hundred miles away from home.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my voice heard on campus. The small community helps me get involved and grow my skills exponentially. Being in a smaller environment helps me create connections with the organizations I’m a part of as well as find my closest friends.

I am thankful for the unrelenting pride at my small college. Even though the department stores don’t hold any of our merchandise, our bookstore has about everything with our label on it.

I know that when I go to class that I will receive the one-on-one attention from my professors. I know that I am not just another number in the classroom.