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Today was the last full day of triennium... my experience here was not life changing at all. I didn't feel the connections that others felt here and throughout the week I had figured out why. Triennium is a good idea, but I feel like thats all it is. It's just too big to grow spiritually in your faith. It was fun, but I wished It could have been more centered around Christ.

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