Solo Sister: First Week at MTC

13 October 2010

Kamusta! (Hello) Everyone!!

So today Wednesday is my P-Day so expect an email from me on Wednesdays for now.  I found out my leave date right now is December 7, 2010.  My first week in the MTC has been all sorts of interesting!  I got to the MTC around 12:45pm and I was greeted by Host elders and they took my luggage and took me to stand by this other sister.  A bunch of new comers stood by me and I was taken by a host sister to my room to put my luggage away in my room. I found out I had 3 other sisters in my room. I was excited to meet my companion. Then we were taken to a big room and they had 5 lines. One to take a picture then to make sure information was right and to give the paper. Then we got an envelope with things we needed they gave us a name badge and I was told to go talk to another sister because a sticky note was on my envelope.  I felt like Iwas being sent to the principle's office.  I went over and the sister explained to me that I was going to be the only sister in my class so I was going to be a solo sister.  As a solo sister my situation is unique.  As a solo sister I will have a sister companion with whom I share a living quarters but I am not in the same class.  Our schedules are the same for meals, laundry, temple, and gym.  On my name tag we have a white sticker in the right hand corner of my badge.  When I am in class or studying having MDT missionary directed time I have to be with a pair of elders in my district!  I have to be with someone but I have more freedom with who I can be with. I can be with my sister companion or my elders at times.  I have a lot more freedom than other missionaries I have noticed! 

Instructions Before Entering the MTC

THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

MISSIONARY TRAINING CENTER

2005 North 800 East

Provo, Utah 84604-1793

Phone: 1-801-422-2602

September 8, 2010

Dear Missionary:

Congratulations on your call to serve!  We are excited about your arrival at the Provo Missionary Training Center and are grateful for your decision to serve the Lord.  Please note the following:

• Receive a flu shot as soon as possible before entering the MTC.
• Prior to coming to the MTC, go to http://pmg.mtc.byu.edu and watch the three episodes of The District 2 (approximately 35 minutes each).  You may also watch the three episodes of The District 1. The username is Lehonti and the password is Camed0wn.  They are both case sensitive.
• Receive your MTC mailing address.  Your mailing address will be sent to your missionary email account the Friday before you enter the MTC.  It is your responsibility to give this mailing address to those who may want to write you while you are in the MTC.  If you have not yet logged onto your missionary email account, please visit http://new.myldsmail.net.  (Your LDS Account is the same user name and password you used to submit your missionary recommendation papers electronically).
• Only one vehicle per missionary will be permitted to enter the MTC campus.  You will only be able to spend a brief moment with those who drop you off as your luggage is unloaded.  We ask that farewells and photos take place prior to our arrival at the MTC.

Call the MTC at 801-422-2602 if you have any questions.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Ralph W. Smith
President, Provo Missionary Training Center