As I sat in Union Grounds waiting to meet Johnathan for the last time, I began to reflect my time with him and our past conversations. John being as he would like to call "fashionably late," I sat and talked with Ryan. Upon John's arrival he began telling us about his visit to a local museum. He was unsure as to what museum he had just went to, but he showed us some neat pictures. Of them I saw a large building piece that remained from the twin towers and a huge Christmas tree. When I think of museums, I always think of my senior class trip to Washington D.C.. Prior to that trip, I was never interested in going to museums, but D.C. changed my perspective drastically. Ryan and I agreed that John would someday have to visit the National Air and Space Museum since he is so fascinated by aircrafts.
As I had mentioned in a previous blog, John will be transferring to Kansas State next semester to pursue a degree in aeronautical engineering. He conveyed his excitement being able to pursue his dream job of flying air planes, but was also sad to be leaving behind the many friends he has made at TCU. We reassured John that he would love Kansas even though we all can agree that TCU is the greatest. I am positive that with John's social and outgoing personality he will make friends in Kansas in no time. Of course John wasn't looking forward to having to study "all the time" while at K-State, but Ryan and I encouraged him to find a good balance between school and social activities.
I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet John. We never had a dull conversation and I even learned from our cultural differences. I am confident he will be a successful pilot and wish him the very best and successful future. Our final conversation was bittersweet and I hope we will all stay in contact over the years to come.
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