Point
University finally moved to the “Promise Land” aka West Point, Georgia. I cannot
lie, I miss East Point. Not so much the campus but the location. The campus was
10 minutes from Atlanta, Georgia and had the convenience of malls, restaurants,
and entertainment. Do not get me wrong, Valley and West Point folks are really
welcoming. That was the best part of moving from a big city to a small town. Now
let’s talk about the campus. The new campus is a complete upgrade from the old.
I remember the first day of school I got lost in the new 507 building and I
kept running around like a hamster on a wheel trying to find my classes. This
semester, I enjoyed watching people “studying” by drawing and writing on the
dry erase walls, students sleeping on the comfortable couch/desk, and hovering
around the flat screen televisions that displayed on each floor. There are
other parts of the buildings I enjoyed as well such as classrooms being
equipped with efficient audible and video equipment, thermostats for the air
conditioning and heating, and comfortable chairs and desk. I believe that the
greatest upgrade is the Point Living Community. The apartments are much bigger
and up to date and the Point Living Community has a pool. I often wonder do the
Access students at the old campus have the luxury or will have the luxury of a
campus upgrade. I hope they do! Now back to the more interesting things of
Winter Break!
Ahhh the joy
of winter!! The awesome winter clothes you get to pull out and wear. You know
those comfy sweaters, boots, fabulous peat coats, and awesome scarves. Let the,
Christmas songs blasting through speakers, people sneezing and coughing, a new
year, and surprises of engagements begin!
Winter break
is bittersweet. The joy of knowing that you have a whole month to do whatever
you want except for homework. For others, it may be leaving Point University
behind and applying to jobs or graduate schools. I on the other hand, will be
traveling back home Los Angeles, California!
I know Los
Angeles, California? I get that question probably a million times. Yes, I am
from the place where palm trees and 60 degree weather is the norm. Many of my
friends from Georgia think it is a vacation yet, an opportunity to catch up
with old friends, enjoying family, reading books that are not required for
class PTL (Praise the Lord). What I look forward to the most on my winter break
is being able to start the next year and the next semester with a new mindset
of service. This winter break will allow me to truly understand that yes, it
may be a season to be jolly, but what about the people who are spending their
winter in a home of chaos, homelessness, no food, friendlessness, and no
family? What am I going to do about that? This winter break will allow me to
put my faith into action and serve people who are in need. This is a complete
turn-around because I remember spending my break thinking about all me.
Well this is
my Point Life in a nutshell!
-Shani P.
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