Me at Central when I was younger =)
I went into my freshman and sophomore year having no clue what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew eventually God would lead me down the path He wanted me to go. I finally decided I wanted to be a counselor in a school setting K-12. Central has not only prepared for me to be a counselor, but has allowed me to have so many more adventures:
I've traveled to Reynosa, Mexico, New Orleans, New York, and Haiti twice.
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| Reynosa, Mexico |
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| New Orleans |
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| New York |
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| Haiti #1 |
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| Haiti #2 |
I've played sardines in random academic buildings. I've played ultimate frisbee at night with glow necklaces. I've went sledding down hills on trays and in laundry baskets.
I've ran down the hallway sitting on whoopie-cushions with my roommate of almost 4 years. I've set off 2 fire alarms.
I've had countless nights of worshiping God that have brought me to tears. I've made amazing friends who I can truly be my goofy, weird self around. I've been thrown in a nasty pond twice...not even on my birthday!
I've played follow-the-leader around Pella at 20 years of age =) I've danced in the rain. I've had dance parties in the triple during finals week and sang karaoke in the chapel just to relieve stress. I learned how to play steel drums and love every concert we perform. I've done so many things that I never imagined I would do.
I'm excited to start a brand new year once again. I feel like every year is a fresh start to do everything you said you would do the year before, but failed to do. I'm excited to meet the freshman, do more crazy random stuff, have mario kart parties, and grow deeper in love with Jesus. In a short 9 months, I will no longer be a student at Central College, but I will always be "Dutch" at heart =)
