MESSAGE FOR ALUMN

Once again, we are faced with the bittersweet ending of our time together. It is bitter to walk away from a community that has become close knit, but sweet to see all the personal and academic growth you all have made in our three years together. Thanks to your smile, enthusiasm and character that made goodbye easier. I want to specifically thank you for a few things that inspired in our time together. First, thank you for being patient and honest with us. We understand that the climate conditions, the food, the environment was not very conducive but you recognized what we had control over and helped us to make sure that things ran smoothly as we could make them run.

At time you offered very specific and critical feedback about what worked and what did not. You helped recognize to see that you are capable of much more than we expected. You also helped us to realize what we need to learn so we can do better with next year classes. Most importantly you were blunt with us about what you need to learn to be a successful 21st. century student and made us continuously improve ourselves.

In the end, I would like to advise you to be safe and make wise choices. Read great books and explore your world. All our Affections.