A season of change
As I stated in my previous blog, there are numerous things that you guys have missed here at GC. One event was the very exciting trip my friends and I took to see Barack Obama when he was in South Bend.

While I'm not officially endorsing him because I think either he or Hillary will make fine president's, Barack does raise an interesting point about change. It is time for change

. It's evident everywhere. In nature, we have the emergence of very lush green grass and more flowers and budding trees than I can remember from my numerous visits to GC before I was a student.

On campus, there have been some very open and sometimes painful discussions about the state of the world, and yes, even the state of GC.

In my family, my sister gave birth to a 9 pound and ten ounce baby-the newest addition to our family. Things are changing.

There is also a change in the atmosphere on campus. Gone are the days of private seemingly passive faith and world views. We have become so unashamedly bold that GC was chosen by CNN for a special on first time voters-how faith and politics work together. I was one of seven students chosen, and I am proud to say that it is about much more than politics. The discussion on CNN has made me think about what I'm doing, why I'm doing and how I can do it better. And I am struggling to answer those questions. Fortunately, this is college, and thus, is the perfect time for me to struggle and learn, to change and to grow.

Other things you missed: SST send off. For those of you who aren't familiar with Goshen's Study Service Term (SST for short), it is our student study abroad plan. I am scheduled to go to Peru next fall, and am extremely excited...and nervous. My best friend here at Goshen left for Nicaragua yesterday, and I was a mess. I didn't cry in front of him, as it would have only made it harder for him to leave, but I thought about it for the rest of the day. A little over 24 hours later, and Goshen already feels really different without him.

Also changing is my major, unless I've already made you guys aware of this. I was pre-med when I got here, but I am following my passion (because GC truly is a place where you can and you are even encouraged to do that), and I am an English and Secondary Education major.

This May term, my classes are a intensive one week poetry workshop, taught by guest poet Maria Melendez, and Inclusive Schooling taught by (the incredible and very lively) Kevin Gary. We began our placement in schools today, and I was assigned to Pierre Moran Middle School. I am pleased to say that after one day, I am enthralled and loving the atmosphere of PMMS. I am planning on keeping you guys updated, and even adding some pictures, as soon as some kind soul returns my camera cord.

Love and Peace

Jenn
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