My Final Thoughts as a Weber State Student

Many people say that we go on paths in life but sometimes we go on different ones when we need to.

As I was preparing my graduation announcements with my mother Jane Mcbride, two thoughts have rolled in my mind.  They are thoughts of achievement and hope.

The announcements will be given to many friends and family members as I celebrate the milestone of getting my Associate of Science degree in General Studies.  After three years of hard work and dedication, I will earn my degree in the next two weeks at Weber State University on Friday Dec. 9, 2011.

I reflect on many memories as a Weber State student.  I still remember when I made friends at Weber State.  My friends included the former student body president Victoria Thompson, the cheerleaders and volleyball players who signed my posters at Weber State's sporting events, and the Chinese students mentioned in my previous blog post.  The friends I made at Weber State will always hold a special place in my heart.

My time at Weber State has also taught me about serving others.  I would've never become a blood donor if it weren't for my time as a student at Weber State.  I've saved people's lives through many of my donations.

My time at Weber State has also allowed me to stand face to face with so many people who were successful in what they do.  One event took place during last semester when I met Alina Fernandez, who was an adopted daughter of Fidel Castro and escaped from Cuba as a refugee.  She simply chose to succeed in what she did even though she didn't have very many things.

I've also learned as a Weber State student to embrace my destinies in life and to go for whatever I dreamed to do.  If I think of something, I can do it.  If I never have thought about volunteering in other countries like many of my friends did, I've would've never signed up for Youthlinc. 

We need to understand that life, especially our college life, is a wonderful adventure.  All we need to do is to embrace the moments of our life. 

Castro's daughter delivers speech at Weber State

Autographed Poster of Weber State Spirit Squad belonging to Austen Snow.
This photo was taken on Saturday Nov. 26, 2011 at Snow's bedroom in Kaysville, Utah.
Snow received the poster after requesting autographs from the squad at a Weber State football game.
(Photo/Austen Snow)

Autographed poster of Weber State's volleyball team belonging
to Austen Snow.  This photo was taken on Saturday Nov. 26, 2011 at Snow's Kaysville, Utah home.
Austen Snow received this poster as a gift from the volleyball team last year
for his support at some of their previous games.  (Photo/Austen Snow)

The white graduation tassel that Austen Snow will wear
in this Saturday Nov. 26, 2011 photo at his Kaysville, Utah home.  Snow
is expected to graduate on Friday Dec. 9, 2011 from Weber State University. (Photo/Austen Snow)

The graduation letters that Austen Snow and his mother, Jane Mcbride,
prepared on Thur. Nov. 24, 2011 at their Kaysville, Utah home.  This
photo was taken on Friday Nov. 25, 2011.  The announcements will
be given to 25 of Snow's family and friends.  (Photo/Austen Snow)

The Weber State game day shirt that Austen Snow got
as a member of the Purple Pak Club.  This photo was taken on
Saturday Nov. 26, 2011 at Snow's Kaysville, Utah home.  Snow
attended a few Weber State football, volleyball, and basketball games as a student. 
(Photo/Austen Snow)