Basically Survivng The First Week of College

I basically did it.

I survived! Well basically. I mean I have two classes tomorrow but its my writing class and my college success class so that should be easy.

But I mean oh man it has been a crazy week aha. From the wonderful 20 degree temperature difference. No it is not wonderful. It is not lovely. Like it got so cold so fast and I just wasn't expecting it. I have just bundled up and bought a thermal jacket(and it says byui on it so I mean not too shabby)

Studying will become your best friend. I cannot tell you how many hours I have spend this week looking at stuff for school. I have been studying and attached to ilearn and all my books for hours.

That is how I currently feel about college. My body literally has been like you need sleep. I have never really understood the whole concept of sleep until you wake up at 6:30 am mountain time twice a week and then 8 something every other day. But I have realized that waking up super early has it's perks even if it's your 7:45 am missionary prep left. I love that class.

Anyways, college isn't that bad. I love being at college. I love being out on my own. I have never had more of motivation to get homework done. I love the friends I have made recently. I made this friend who is also from Ohio and we are gonna be best friends haha. We literally hang out most of the time and make jokes and live out Ohio problems just kidding but I love her.

I also ran into an old friend today! Let me say running into someone who saw you when you were inactive and you haven't really seen in over a year is insane! Hahaha its always good though!

This week has gone through ups and downs though. My roommate from Australia lived in the same room with me for a record of two days and then she moved upstairs. I was like okay and then she was kinda hitting on the guy that I have a crush on so I mean oh okay.

HIGHLIGHT OF MY WEEK TIME. YES IT IS GONNA BE IN MOSTLY CAPS BECAUSE ITS HUGE. So Tuesday we had devotional on campus. It brings the spirit into our minds and our lives and to remind us of the gospel even though we are in school. Okay big deal yes. So I am guessing that you know from my facebook that President Uchtdorf was coming to campus to preside over the inaguration of our new President, President Gilbert okay yes.

 BUT. What nobody knew is that three other prophets came. MIND BLOWN OKAY. ELDER OAKS, ELDER HOLLAND, AND ELDER BEDNAR AND PRESIDENT UCHTDORF ALL IN THE SAME ROOM...AS ME. FREAKING OUT A BIT. President Uchtdorf spoke to us and he is such a character. He has such a kind spirit and you can feel the spirit throughout the room as he spoke about how he knows how wonderful President Gilbert will do as President at BYU-I.

I felt chills as he spoke. It was funny because he had some robe on and it wasn't on correctly and he was talking about President Monson and his wife just comes up to the stand and fixes it and then sits back down. Ahaha. It was such a gentle moment. He talked about his love for Idaho and it made me love Idaho even more! It is insane because before Tuesday I had seen one prophet in my life in person and that was in August even.

Now? I have seen 5 out 12. What a crazy world. Now what really annoys me is that some people are like Oh i see prophets all the time in like the grocery store and they even come to my ward sometimes so it is no big deal they are on campus.  Well let me tell you how happy I am for you. No its actually extremely annoying for someone to say that.

It is such an honor and a blessing for me to see four sitting in the room as me, just a girl from Ohio. On the other side of country. I am not from Utah I am so sorry I don't prophets as much as you do. Let me be mind blown for awhile. But gosh I will never forget that experience ever. Who knew that me at just 18 would see 5 prophets in two months. Like oh my gosh.

I am not saying by just one week I know everything about college. No way! But if it helps you all. I haven't been late to one of my classes, I haven't really gotten lost so that's good. I also have friends. Lots of them aha.

Anyways, I am so in love with this school. I am beyond confident that Heavenly Father has me at BYUI for a reason. I have never been happier than at this school. I am learning so much! I am learning how to prepare for a mission. I am learning how to improve my writing skills. I am even learning public speaking! I know I have a lot more to learn but I feel like it is all going to be worth it in the end!

College is an eye opener that is for sure. I always wanted to live in my comfort zone which I don't recommend just don't do it. Anyways, I just slowly left my comfort zone and I don't ever want to go back. I want to be pushed until I really cannot be pushed anymore.

I miss Ohio. I won't lie to you all. I miss my friends and I miss my sisters so much as crazy as they are.I could make a list of people I miss but I won't.

But I wouldn't trade this whole college thing for the world. It is different and new and being on my own is intriguing. I have my own room for I think the first time ever. No sisters. No roommates. Just me and all my stuff.

How crazy is that?

It is so out of my comfort zone.

Something I am not used to. I am not used to all this excitement and adventure but I am slowly learning and it is fun.

Living outside of your comfort zone is worth it completely.

-Kyrsten