First of all, I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to be a student on your campus. Though my time at Cedarville was short-lived, I learned much from the year I spent as a student and the semester I spent as a student on campus.
When I came to Cedarville, I didn’t know much about how other people lived outside my circle of experience. Thanks to the small window of time I had on campus, I learned a lot more about how to associate with people outside of my own realm of comprehension and experience.
In addition, I came to understand and respect the complaints, concerns, and words of wisdom which came from others about how to survive and thrive in a college environment. And because of the time I spent at Cedarville, I was prepared for greater accomplishment at my next college.
Recently I had the chance to return to the scenes of my first college experience and relive some of the memories I made whilst a student there. Looking back, I find that I don’t really miss taking part in most of the activities and I don’t miss learning from the knowledgeable professors who make the experience all the more worth it. That being said, I will admit that that college will always hold a special place in my heart and mind.
It was where I first made college friends and where I first discovered some of my passions. I had my first work experience there and I learned much about how to live for something more than myself. I made mistakes but I learned from them.I met people and learned more about the world of wonders which surrounded me.
When I had to leave campus, and become an online student through Cedarville, I began a new chapter in my college journey. It was a difficult transition but the people at Cedarville were willing to work with me to make the transition go a little smoother. I enjoyed the classes I took and was glad for the opportunity to experience a new kind of educational setting.
While I ultimately had to let go of even those ties to Cedarville due the expense of staying on as well as the desperation to see people which was welling up within me, I am extremely grateful for all that I could be a part of while I was there.
So thank you again for being a part of my life. I will never forget the time I spent as a student in your midst and I will always look upon your doings with appreciation for the strength that you have and the blessings you instill in others.
For everyone else reading this, thank you for your time and I hope you have a wonderful day.
