So, I found a scholarship that requires me to write a short
essay on why my school is special. I could spend my time telling you about how
Blackburn is located in a small town with a low crime rate, about our great
faculty-to-student ratio, how our Softball team did incredibly this year, how
we were ranked #2 best value in the Midwest by US News, or how we are the only school in the country student-managed
work program. However, that stuff is just what makes Blackburn good, what makes
Blackburn great, is the people.
With less than 600 students, Blackburn is personal to say
the least. It’s virtually impossible to get lost in the crowd. If you’re not in
class, somebody notices and calls you to make sure you’re okay. My advisor,
Bob, not only knows my name and what I’m studying, he remembers my sister and
what she wants to study when she gets to college, he knows my parents’ names
and what they do for living. When you
come to Blackburn it’s hard not to feel welcome. Upperclassmen in your
discipline or your dorm welcome you, ask if you need any help, help you carry
your boxes in to your dorm. You walk into choir and older singers immediately
welcome you in with a hand shake, a hug, and questions about your range, your experience,
what you’re studying, where you’re from. There’s always someone up for a trip
to nearby Springfield or St. Louis. I feel especially lucky because not only do
I have awesome friends, I have two amazing roommates who not only have fun with
me, but will stay on me about studying and homework. The people in the work
program are also a huge part of what makes Blackburn unique and amazing. Your
bosses aren’t just there to make sure the work gets done; they’re there to help
you network, build a resume, and help you plan for the future.
Here at Blackburn, we aren’t just a college or a community,
we’re a family, and that’s what makes us really special.
This scholarship is sponsored by CenturyLinkQuote.com.
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