BYU-Idaho

I was recently accepted into BYU-Idaho and plan on beginning classes in September of 2009. I am on the winter/spring track, which means I have full time classes during winter and spring semesters only. I can take evening or online courses but I’m not sure if I want to pursue that option yet. I am looking into the prospective missionary program right now which is a program for prospective missionaries who are on the winter/spring track, and have a birthday between Nov. 1st and April 30th. Basically, it’s a way for people who are going on a mission to complete as many classes as possible before they receive their mission call. I’m hoping I can finish winter semester too though because I probably won’t get my mission call until, at the earliest, February of 2010, so hopefully I won’t have to report to the MTC until after finals (last day of winter semester is April 10th).

Through the PMP I’ll take several religious classes and a communication class as part of a core mission preparation course which will help prepare for a mission. The courses are:

Religion 130 - Mission Preparation (2 credits)
Religion 221 - Book of Mormon for Prospective Missionaries (4 credits)
Communication 150 - Interpersonal Theory and Practice (3 credits)

I didn’t even really know about this program until I read my acceptance letter which mentioned it, which is surprising because I was all over the BYU-Idaho site when I was researching for my essay and application.

I’m still doing everything I can with financial aid. I’m almost done with my FAFSA application so once I finish that I should be able to register for the PMP and classes for fall semester in June..

Graduation

My graduation in on May 29th. Some of my family are traveling down for the graduation and for the wedding of my Grandpop to his Fiancée, Iris. My Aunt Lisa and Aunt Mary are coming as well as my Mom and Grandmom. The wedding is going to be on May 30th so it’ll be a busy week..

Spring Break (April 12th - 19th)

I was going to go to Jacksonville, Florida for spring break but plans changed and only 3 people were going so I decided I would't either. We had been planning the trip for a while but things fell apart about a week before we were supposed to go so we’re just staying here and maybe going camping or to the lake for a few days. I want to go repelling at least once, so I’m trying to make those plans now. Either way, I’m sure it’ll be fun and relaxing. It also gives me time to find a summer job here and possibly start working (which would be the best outcome). I’m thinking that the best-paying and probably most interesting job I could have here would be something in boat repair so I’ve been preparing a resume and cover letter to present to the parts and services manager at a local Marine when I go in to apply..

Laptop

I just got a laptop so now I’ll be able to update this more and actually be connected to the rest of the world..

Its an awesome early graduation gift and it will be very helpful for the rest of the school year.

I should be able to get a good wireless internet connection at my flat in town in the next few days.