When people come up to me and ask me how I like MSA, I always stick with my general answer, “I love it!” I usually say this with a wide smile on my face and with my feet quickly leading me away from the said inquisitive person.
I’ve never been shy with my words, but when people ask me this particular question, which is a LOT, I never give to much away. I’ve constantly thought of ways to describe MSA, but the only thing that comes to mind is that I love it here. This isn’t a lie. I adore MSA, I cherish it even. MSA has been my dream school for as long as I can remember. I knew I would love it here and I do, but when people ask me about the school, my mind goes blank despite the many things that are here for me to love. So, since this is my last post of 2019, I decided to make it out to the main reason I’m allowed to post on this platform. I think this is a great way to close out the year, so I hope you enjoy it.
- The people
- I find that what makes a place a home is the people inside it. Prior to coming to MSA, I was in an arts program in Jackson where I was surrounded by artist. I’m used to being in an artistic environment, and coming to MSA has amplified that 100x. I am constantly around talented, passionate people who uplift the ones around them. This aspect of MSA is what I hold dear to my heart. Everyone has their own individual and unique personality and it makes the school diverse in that aspect. I can always expect something new from every person. I love my fellow MSApians (LOL) and wouldn’t trade them for anything.
2. My discipline
. I am so lucky and grateful to be able to be in the literary department. I am surround by the BEST people and have the honor to be taught by one of the best writers I know. I am constantly around creators and am in a comfortable environment. I can always count on my fellow literary peers to make me feel loved and proud of the work I create. I also love being able to share my love of writing and reading in a space that it’s praised and uplifted. I loved writing before coming to MSA, but being in this discipline with these amazing people have made me love it even more.
3. The opportunities
. I will always advocate for the many opportunities MSA allows. I have been able to join clubs and organizations that I would never have thought I would been able to be apart of. I have networked with people that will stick with me for life and gained skills I couldn’t have learned anywhere else. This, I feel, is overlooked often and I think the clubs and organizations at this school deserve more praise and acknowledgement for the things they allow for the students to do.
4. The semester classes
. AN UNDERRATED FLEX IN THE SCHOOL!! The fact that we take semester classes is AMAZING to me. I was able to take the US History test in the fall rather than taking it in the spring. I always forget important information from the fall that I will be tested on in the spring. To be able to still have all the information I need and taking the test in the fall is just…I could cry. Like…imagine taking algebra for an entire year again! I couldn’t do it. I love this small, but LOVELY aspect of the school. Thank you for that MSA.
That’s all I’ll give for this post. This is mostly it, but I hold an all around love for the school. I’m so so SO thankful to be able to attend this school and it warms my heart knowing other people get to experience this life. Have a Merry Chrysl-Christmas and a Happy New Year! AHHHHHH 2020!!!!!! 2012 me is SHAKINGGGGGGG (iykyk)
Aw, I am so thankful to be in the literary department with you. This blog post reminds me of several reasons why I love MSA too. It has been so lovely being here with you all.
Being in this school, its easy to find your niche. Its easy to understand who you are as a writer and as a person, even if you give yourself some trouble for it. I’m grateful to be in this discipline with you. Although we knew of each other before MSA, I’m glad that this school has been an opportunity for us to actually be friends.