So this is Grad school…

Well, here we are. I have officially made it through my first month of Grad school (if you include orientation of course)! And might I just say that overall it is wonderful! That’s not to say that its been easy in any way, but I’m very excited for what is ahead.

So, I could tell you all about it in the traditional form, but in the spirit of school, I thought it would be more fun to have you take a little test! Don’t worry, this won’t count toward your grade as a friend, but you should still do your best!

1) I got my first calling in my first student ward
a. The very first day I went to the ward
b. Within one week of attending church
c. I have somehow avoided a call as of now
d. 3 days before ever actually attending my ward

2) Grad school is
a. Overwhelming
b. Thrilling
c. Slightly frightening
d. Exciting
e. All of the above

3) My new roommates are
a. Adorable and clean – couldn’t ask for more
b. A little on the crazy side and make me a little nervous
c. I rarely see them because I spend so much time at school
d. A & C

4) BYU overall
a. Isn’t quite as bad as I expected it to be
b. Has already converted me to Blue side
c. Is full of crazy people
d. Makes me want to live in P-town forever

5) Over the past 3 weeks
a. I’ve done more reading than I’ve done in the past year
b. I’ve learned more about me and the world around me than I did in a year in my under grad
c. I’ve loved sitting in class and gleaming information from some of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met.
d. I may have developed back problems from carrying a huge backpack around all the time
e. All of the above

6) On the days that I’m not at school
a. I go to the Tanner building anyways to work on extra-curricular activities and attend study groups
b. I wake up and start studying right away so I can take my test online before the deadline
c. I run away to SLC to regain my sanity
d. All of the above – as applicable

7) Some highlights from the Y campus thus far have been
a. Watching someone get proposed to in Brigham Square
b. Finding out that there is a flag rising and lowering ceremony everyday. When the National Anthem comes on everyone just stops where they are and puts their hands over their hearts. It was a strange and frightening experience.
c. Going to Regional conference in a basketball stadium and deciding it looked more like a mini session of general conference. (Holland, Packer, Scott, and Sis Beck were all there)
d. Watching someone get busted for disobeying the honor code
e. B & C
f. A & C

Answer Key:
1 – d – I’m a Relief Society Teacher
2 - e
3 – d – and I’m oh so grateful for them!
4 – a – If you said d we probably shouldn’t be friends and it would probably be best if you just stopped blog-stalking me RIGHT NOW! ;)
5 - e
6 – d – I thought my light load on Fridays would allow me to run away to SLC all the time, but over the past 3 weeks my Fridays (and Saturdays) have gotten just as busy as the rest of the week. :(
7 - e – I’m still waiting for the other two. I’ll be sure to let you know as soon as they happen!