For the past four years I have been going to school at BYU-Idaho-with the exception of two semesters I spent at BYU-Hawaii. My whole experience has been great. Sure there were some rough patches but that's to be expected. I took wonderful classes, met wonderful people, and had a wonderful time. I made life long friends. I gained knowledge that I will use again. The education program is amazing. There were some semesters when I would be taking classes that would frustrate me and I remember thinking there is no way I will ever need to know this stuff! But I can honestly say that every class I took has prepared me to be a better teacher. During student teaching I found myself referring back to what I learned in my college courses. I am eternally grateful for the education I received from this university. Here's my favorite things about my college experience:
- Prayer at the beginning of each class
- Stadium Singing
- Student Ambassadors
- Cake Decorating!!!!!
- Piano lessons
- Taco Bus Tuesdays :)
- Snow Cones in the summer
- Living in Camden #4
- Motivation Management with Sister McManus
- Prep for Eternal Marriage with Brother Ladle
- Late night runs to Mill Hollow haha ;)
- Going to the gym
- Devotionals every Tuesday at 2:00
- the Rexburg Temple being built
- Guitars Unplugged
- Mother's Weekend
- Going to Rigby Lake
- Working at Jamba Juice
- Teaching Gospel Doctrine-crazy huh?
- Dodgeball
- Sugared almonds at the Nordic
- 1:30 church
- Sleepovers in the living room on conference weekend
- Dancing to High School Musical!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Delicately folded toilet paper-you know who you are haha
- late night talks with my roommates
- Sunday dinners
- Personal Achievement with Bishop Davis
- chocolate chip panacakes
- Visits from General Authorities
And the list could go on forever! In short I'm thankful for BYU-Idaho and for the spirit there. The campus is beautiful and the people are great. I had a great experience there.
I went to a graduation banquet on Friday before graduation and President Clark spoke to us. He asked us to take a moment and think about how many prayers had gotten us to this point. I couldn't even begin to count them! He also read the scripture D&C 97:3. It says: "Behold, I say unto you, concerning the school in Zion, I, the Lord, am well pleased that there should be a school in Zion..." He went on to say that for many of us the school in Zion has been, is now, and will be BYU-Idaho. I believe it.
I did it! On April 10, 2010 I graduated from BYU-Idaho with a BA in Elementary Education. I went back to Rexburg for this, which was a neat experience for me since I'd been away for the past three months while student teaching. I missed Rexburg! Here's a few pictures....
Some friends in the Education Program. 
My roommate Alaina and I before walking into the Commencement Ceremony. 
My family! Love them!
