Monday, December 5, 2011

What do you mean by "opinionated"?

After my very inspiring and emotional "thanks" post i would like to continue on the ways of classiness with a "rant" post. Here it goes..
Approximately 31 minutes ago I received a text from my friend, Kevin, who is attending LDSBC. For those of you who are not accustomed to the Mormon lingo, this is the Latter-Day Saint Business College, located in Salt Lake City. For those of you who are even less accustomed to the term "Latter-Day Saint", this is the true, un-nicknamed title for "Mormons". Back to the point. He was wondering if I thought he would like BYU since he has spoken to other kids that have stated their opinion on why BYU sucks. Now, I'm not sure what these kids said, and I don't need to. I've heard enough to the people that even attend BYU. I have a few words for you my good friends:

You have no justification. Everything in life is what you make of it. Yeah, sure you can't just wave a wand and make your life a perfectly planned cake walk. But in any situation (even this is a hard concept for me to grasp) you can be HAPPY. This includes a school. Do you think that most kids that complain about their school have stopped and honestly thought about their attitude, and how it might be the root of their problems? No. They are too stuck in their ignorant little minds being selfish and victimized. Harsh you might say? Nay. Our campus is filled with the most outgoing and friendly people. People who will say hi to people they haven't met before, people who look behind them to see if they can hold the door open for them, professors that care about the welfare of you in your life, and not just an exam. I get it...people aren't perfect. And yes, it's not a fairy tale and everyone isn't like that. You find people everywhere you aren't the biggest fan of. But generally, the quality of people surpasses any other school.

What these people are most likely complaining about is the lack of the party atmosphere, right? I mean c'mon...how is the school founded upon the morals of no alcohol, no drugs, and no skank attire not rated first as the greatest party school? If you're here, then these should not be your guidelines for a good time. If these are your guidelines then please stop the corruption and give the chance to embrace the school's standards to someone who upholds them. If you aren't finding your entertainment value, then you're looking in the wrong places. Find some friends and do something you enjoy instead of shaking your fist at your predicament.

Last bit of rant-
This school is an accredited one. A school that is ranked among some of the best in the country. For quite a fraction of the cost. With the certificate of graduation comes a reputation of hard work, honesty, and trust. You attended a school that was not only aimed at your temporal welfare, but of your spiritual one. Whether or not you have a strong testimony of the gospel, attending this school and embracing all it has to offer you with an open heart will help mold you into a better person. If you let it.

Basically, it's up to you. Don't blame a university dedicated to your excellence for YOUR attitude. I love this place and every day I am so grateful to be here. There are so many people who were denied the chance to come here, and for some reason, I was allowed the chance. Same with you. Decide what you will make of it.  If you are so upset about attending this school, or any other blessing you have been given...then step aside and let someone in your place who values this great opportunity.

That is all.

4 comments:

  1. would you kill me if i posted this on fb? anyways i was just remembering our gatsby blog. funny teehee <3 i love that you love your school(:

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  2. ps i created a blog just to post this comment -_- i feel pathetically obsessed with you.

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