I am pretty sure I have not had a stronger sense of patriotism than this last week with all the opening library events. I was thrilled when I had the chance to attend the actual opening with friend and see it in person, watching all five living presidents was actually one the best experiences in my life. Hearing these men speak and tell their memories of changing America, really emphasized the fact that no matter how hard days are or how bad the economy is that we still have our freedom. Classic, right? Just as in the song Proud to be an American (which I heard four times that week), "at least I know I am free." That is something that most people around the world cannot claim, I live in a country, in my opinion is still the land of opportunity and full of people who truly want the best for humanity. I am thankful to live in America.
The farther I get into my major and challenged with coursework, build up my portfolio, participate in events with professionals from the field and beyond I realize how blessed I am with my education. The communication and public relations program at SMU is one of the best, I enter my classroom with professors who were experts in their fields, resources to provide me the most competitive internships and standards to ensure I will not only perform at a high level but keep honest, ethical standards. SMU really creates the whole professional package. We know that as students and that is a lot of why we all choose SMU. The fact alone I am receiving a higher education alone is something to be thankful for. Majority of the worlds population does not have basic reading skills. I feel a extra sense of pride that I attend such a high caliber university. I complain about homework, that project, or the stubborn professor but honestly, there is no excuse to do that. Each trial in learning means that I am actually learning something. This will all soon lead me to the profession and lifestyle I hope to have one day. My education is once in a lifetime and that something I am very thankful for.
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Uncommon Thanks |
These past couple weeks have held a lot special, historical and fun events. The opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library, fun sisterhood events with Chi Omega and the wrapping up some successful school projects and more. All this recent action was a great reminder of what I have in life and should not be taken for granted. I cannot wait for the coming years and I am going to really work on keeping everything in perspective and taking time to really be thankful for everything. Ignorance to opportunity and privilege is what will ruin you the fastest. This may not be Thanksgiving but let us all be thankful!