2016,
In September 2012, a few days before my very first day of college, I wrote a letter to my future self. I sealed the envelope and titled it, "Do not read until you've graduated college." After four years, that letter currently sits on my bedside table waiting one more day to be opened.
Today's post is me expressing my gratitude to people who I've met throughout college, people who have supported me, encouraged me, and loved me these past four years. I've personally thanked individual people to say my thank you, but today, I'm writing to personally acknowledge these people. Without any of them, I wouldn't have enjoyed college and be the (soon to be) college graduate that I am.
Of course, I want to say a BIG thank you to my parents, brothers, family, Ohana, second fam, Wave group, my favorite advisor Evelyn E., teachers, and friends. You have no idea how grateful I am to have such an amazing support system. It's your kind words, encouragements, guidance, and relentless love that makes me want to aim high to make you all proud.
Just as I wrote in the acknowledgements section of my thesis, "...with every commute I made, each class I took, and every friend I made along the way, I found my place as an eagle in this bird's nest."
Thank you. All of you.
Now it's time to soar like an eagle.
xoxo
-Mira
With a Grateful Heart: A Letter to My Fellow Eagles
Dear Eagle,
Today's post is me expressing my gratitude to people who I've met throughout college, people who have supported me, encouraged me, and loved me these past four years. I've personally thanked individual people to say my thank you, but today, I'm writing to personally acknowledge these people. Without any of them, I wouldn't have enjoyed college and be the (soon to be) college graduate that I am.
COHORT
The girl who is right next to me wearing glasses and" is always on my snapchat"? That's my day one. Her name's Heidi. The guy wearing the keys around his neck? And my OOTD partner? His name is Kyle. They are the first two people I ever met during my very first day of school, in our very first class together. Our cohort were the set of friends I hung out with for my first quarter ever at Cal State LA. You all made me feel welcomed. After all, we were just a bunch of kids going to college for the first time.
Kenny, Vanessa A., Joey, Eliana, Kyle, Michelle, Michelle, Heidi, Christian, Noeli, Vanessa H. Thank you for being the best cohort to start off my first ten weeks of college with.
CSULA KIDS
I wouldn't have met these people if it weren't for one of my long-time childhood friend, Jenilee. Jenilee, Kyle, Jessica, Tammy, Mel, Eileen, Megan, Robin, Andrew, Bridget, Jeffrey, and Misty, you all adopted me into your group and welcomed me in with open arms. I spent a lot of my second and third year of college at the Student Union because one of us was always there. From our Spring Break adventures, karaoke nights, and fun food runs, you guys gave me so much to be thankful for.
COMM/LPE
When I declared my majors, I was Business Admin (marketing) and Communication (Public Relations). After hearing it'd take me six years to finish with a double, I changed my mind. I didn't want to stay for that long! So I chose COMM as my major and Marketing as my minor. I don't regret that decision. Being part of Lambda Pi Eta and knowing people who had the same major as me made me enjoy the last two years of college. This group has some of the smartest, kindest, beautiful, and hard-working people I'm blessed to know. Without any of you, I wouldn't be as confident with my self as I am today.
Here's a list of things I learned being part of this beautiful family:
- Don't try arguing with us cause I'm pretty sure we can argue for hours.
- We can talk, but we also know when to stop talking.
- If we want something, I'm pretty sure we can persuade you.
- We can present just about anything. After all, our PR classes were all about presenting.
- We can write. PR strategic plans, rhetoric papers, and 25 page thesis proved that... but please don't ask us to proofread your papers, we're not English majors.
- Try your hardest to keep us away from math. We like words, not numbers.
- COMM people are the best and nicest people you'll ever meet.
Of course, I want to say a BIG thank you to my parents, brothers, family, Ohana, second fam, Wave group, my favorite advisor Evelyn E., teachers, and friends. You have no idea how grateful I am to have such an amazing support system. It's your kind words, encouragements, guidance, and relentless love that makes me want to aim high to make you all proud.
Just as I wrote in the acknowledgements section of my thesis, "...with every commute I made, each class I took, and every friend I made along the way, I found my place as an eagle in this bird's nest."
Thank you. All of you.
Now it's time to soar like an eagle.
xoxo
-Mira
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