I decided to go to college because it is my ambition to be an opera coach(accompanying), voice teacher, or even both.  In order to do that I have to get an education in the fields I will be teaching. I never thought about NOT going to college, I guess that I always knew that I would go. I don't know if it was ever a dream of mine to go to college, I just automatically thought that "you always go to college after high school" so as I said before, I always knew and expected that I would. Granted, I know college isn't for everyone, but I know and believe that it is for me. (Even though at times I know I will be extremely stressed and frustrated.)

 

I decided to come to Converse for many reasons. My piano teacher is an alum and said extremely positive things about the school and raved about how good the programs were. I admit, at first I did think " a women's college? No.." But as soon as I visited the campus and met all the friendly staff members and amazing professors, I knew that it was the place for me to go. And the music building is absolutely beautiful!! (a big plus sign). All the other colleges I visited just didn't feel like home to me, but I definitely feel at home at Converse.

 

 

I  didn't seriously get thinking about doing music in college until I was about 15, so I needed to get myself up to snuff very fast so to speak. But I'm here now so I guess it worked! All of the music professors that I have met are amazing musicians and they are all such fun people to be around. Basically, they are just the right people to learn from. Another reason is that  I am a double major in piano and vocal performance, and no other colleges I looked at would let me double major, or at least even try. I am very greatfull that I am able to attempt this at Converse.

 

A Muppet????? OK, why not!!! I would not be a serious Muppet, but not a totally crazy Muppet either. I guess I would be an in-between temperament Muppet with neon yellow, spiky fur, and I would be small as I am a short person. I would have glasses as well, but sometimes I would wear contacts. I would sing and dance all the time and make all the other Muppets annoyed with my random dances and songs. I would also love food and eat lots of it all the time. And I would DEFINITELY play the banjo.