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“Grandpa Dietrich” (Associate Professor of Music) animates Christmas stories during Christmas at CMU

I have always loved Christmas. There is something mysterious and magical that comes along with it. The radio stations start playing O Holy Night and Christmas movies such as Home Alone and It’s a Wonderful Life are playing. Some of my favourite Christmas memories include cherishing a warm drink by the fire with a good friend, driving around on a sunny day as fluffy white snow falls from the sky, and of course family dinners that are always a tiny bit awkward.

Father Christmas visits CMU

Coming to CMU and leaving my hometown in Ontario, I was nervous that I would lose many of the traditions that brought me so such joy during the Christmas season. However, as we neared Christmas there were many decorations surrounding our north campus (otherwise known as “the castle”). Overnight, everything had become festive: the beauty was overwhelming and it felt as though the castle had been transformed into Santa’s home. It doesn’t get much more magical than that, folks! The joyful and welcoming atmosphere that I had missed so much from home was sparked once again and my excitement could not be contained.

My friends informed me about Christmas at CMU, an event where friends and family gather to spend time in community, enjoying cookies and apple cider while listening to AMAZING musical compositions. I couldn’t wait to listen to the beautiful voices and instruments that the CMU choir, guitar ensemble, and many others were going to perform.

On the day of Christmas at CMU, the sun was shining and I knew it was going to be a great day. As my friends and I walked into the building, we were filled with Christmas cheer and felt a wave of relief from school stress and assignments. In this moment, the only thing I needed to worry about was getting my apple cider and enjoying some beautiful music.

Since my first Christmas at CMU, it has become an annual tradition and continues to be a great memory. It is something that I look forward to every year as a magical, joyful, and welcoming experience.

Emilie

Christmas at CMU is this Saturday at 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Join us!

When I was in the process of trying to decide where I wanted to go to university, a huge part of my decision was going and visiting the schools that I was considering. Being able to see a university gave me a sense of what it was like to be a student there. When I came to visit CMU, I knew that I could picture myself here.

Four good reasons to come visit campus:

1. Picture yourself there: It is really important to be a student in a place where you feel comfortable and where you can picture yourself, whether you are a commuter or living on campus. At CMU, campus visit days give you the opportunity to eat in the cafeteria, see a dorm room, and hang out in Marpeck Commons. These are the main places where students spend their time, and it’s a great opportunity to see if you can picture yourself there too.

2. Learn about programs: When I was in the process of applying for universities and thinking about what I wanted to study, I only really knew about the programs that I had friends in or heard stories about. Coming to campus can give you an introduction to the wide range of courses that are offered and the different degrees, majors, and concentrations available at CMU.

3. Meet professors and students: Going to visit a university means getting to see more than the building and hearing about the programs; it’s also an opportunity to interact with people you could potentially be spending a lot of time with. I always love hearing about the things my professors and fellow students care about. Coming to campus can be a chance to hear students talk about what they love to study. You’ll realize that the professors love what they teach and care about their students.

4. Ask questions and get answers: When I feel overwhelmed by decisions or a lot of new information, I often don’t know where to begin asking questions because there are so many. What kinds of dorm rooms are there? What kind of food is in the cafeteria? What is an interdisciplinary degree? Do you have to be Mennonite? Why would I choose a small university? A campus visit day is an opportunity for you to be guided through the campus and have the space to ask questions, hear others’ questions, and get answers right away.

Even though there is a lot to take in, seeing the campus and meeting people is a good place to start thinking about university. Our next campus visit days are Friday, November 4 and 25. We have an open house on October 21. You can find more details here.

Laura