Thursday, 7 March 2013

What life at a church school has taught me...

For those of you who don't know, i go to LDS Business College which is a college here in Utah that is owned and run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The website for the college provides the colleges mission statement:
“LDS Business College provides a distinctive educational experience rooted in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.  We work together to cultivate a nurturing environment, teach practical skills, and develop confident and skillful learners.  We enlighten minds, elevate hope, and ennoble souls to strengthen individuals, families, communities, and the Lord's Church.”

The school is nowhere near as intimidating as BYU or BYUI but still, it's a church school. There's a lot of pressure to fit in, to not voice an obscure opinion too loudly, because ya'know we don't want to offend anyone. One thing that happens at the BC which is not common anywhere but church run schools, is every class begins with prayer. I was talking tonight about that, and how it's nice to have something to start the class with. I think it puts all of us in a calm place ready to begin our class. I like starting the class with a focus, and it's especially nice when that focus is on God.



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If I've learned anything important from the BC (besides what i learn in classes, haha) it's that everyone is different. There's a stigma that comes with these schools. That everyone is from Utah, Molly Mormon, Peter Priesthood types that are judgemental and not a whole lot of fun. I've been lucky to make friends who know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is real, it's true and we are blessed to know that but they also know that everyone in life is in a different situation. Life isn't easy for everyone, but it's also not hard for everyone too. We can all just get along without prejudice and with open minds to accept everyone around us. 
I'm grateful that God has allowed me to come to school here, that He has surrounded me with people who accept each other, but also people who love Him. 

Sometimes, I'm just overwhelmed by how lucky I am to be here!

ANYWAYS, Peace & Blessings Y'all.

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