When I came to Dallas in August, my world was, to say the least, turned completely around. Range Rovers, BMWs, Porches, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, Long Champ, Mustang Laundry? I remember my first day of class, seeing bag after bag with this funny cross on them... I can honestly say I had never heard of Tory Burch in my life. College kids driving Range Rovers and Porches? My first thought was, what kind of car will they have to look forward to when they get older?
Don't get me wrong, luxuries can be fun and I realize that we should be grateful for the blessings God gives us, but I had never actually seen first hand the lifestyles that many people live here. I feel like I'm in an episode of the Hills sometimes, and it's fun to be in such a busy city with something to do every minute, but I must say, It's nice to know I can go home and have nothing to do but sit on a truck bed with my best friends, actually be able to see the stars, and be around people who know how to do their OWN laundry.
4 comments:
I completely understand where you're coming from. Although my lifestyle at home is not really much different than it is here, I can see where it would be a shock to some people. The difference is where I am from, we all had nice things but it didn't define who we were. No one really cared all that much, if something was cute we would compliment it but no one judged each other because of the kind of car or purse they had. Here, it all seems to make the person. I appreciate luxuries, definitely, but its all just material...our worth as far as being worthy enough to have as a friend should definitely not be based on our material possessions and I feel that sometimes happens here.
I absolutely LOVED this post! I honestly have never heard someone here say something like this before. It is very interesting to me, because the town I live in is basically Highland Park moved up north, and I expected SMU to be basically everything I found here. However, I was shocked that it contained such a large population of international students. My first day in wellness, I was shocked to be in the minority as an American citizen. However as I have gotten to know my peers, I realize we are all a common ground... SMU students here together to make a difference in the world with our futures!
I agree with what you are saying for sure. Did you not come visit before you chose SMU?...I'm sure you would have noticed all the luxuries then. I went to a boarding school in a small town with a little bit more than a Walmart, but I understand your experience at home. I'd just say since we are going to be here, we might as well buy into the way of life! Obviously, still maintain your uniqueness.
Dallas, Texas a great city to be in. There is absolutely anything and everythin you can possibly think about doing around here. This blog is great just as luxuries are too. This is an amazing school and city. Go out and explore it a bit and you will find out that you can lay on a truck bed while around a bonfire watching the same stars you see back home.
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