Kids get to ask for ponies, Xbox games and remote-control helicopters each Christmas. College students, on the other hand, are supposed to be “responsible,” and their Christmas lists are usually filled with things they need to survive but not what they really want. The Universe questioned BYU students on what they would ask for if they could throw practicality to the wind and have literally anything they wanted this year.
“I want a wife under the tree. That would be awesome. It would take the fun away from the game, but it would make things a lot easier.” — Brady Liu, Physiology and developmental biology, Toronto, Canada
“I have this dream of being able to speak every language in the world. If I could do that, that would be the coolest thing ever.” —Courtney Lees, History, Saratoga Springs
“Something I’ve wanted my whole life is to have a dog. I’ve never had one. I’d probably want a miniature schnauzer or a toy poodle. I just always wanted a dog when I was little, and my parents said no.” — Hannah Monsch, Undeclared, Salt Lake City
“I want to finally get my acceptance letter to Hogwart’s. It’s been too long. I think they missed me as they were going through their list because I’m not 11 anymore.” — Jared Ludlow, Ancient Near Eastern studies, Provo
“I think I would ask for unlimited, lifetime airline tickets. Then I could travel anywhere in the world. I love to travel.” — Marissa Martin, English language, St. George
“This year, I really want my car cleaned out. I’d like a nice, detailed cleaning.” — Marley Clark, Pre-management, Bellevue, Washington
“I would wish they sold time-turners at Smith’s!” — Mitchell Skidmore, Psychology, Olathe, Kansas
“I would ask for a piano. I love playing it, and the HFAC practice rooms are always full.” — Robert Williams, Computer science, Solvang, California
“I have this bucket list of things I want to do in college. One of them is to go see Temple Square at Christmas time. That’s what I would want to do this year.” — Skylar Moore, Dance, Show Low, Arizona
“I would want someone to take me squirrel suit flying. That would be so awesome, and it looks so cool!” — Spencer Marsh, Nursing, Beaverton, Oregon