“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
College we all know has a pretty hefty price on it. But isn't it worth all we pay to be able to leave with a tool box of knowledge and resources and be ready to change the world? I came to college to get those resources to be able to change the world. In beginning to study music therapy, I have had the goal of wanting to change individual lives with a future goal of eventually changing the world. I also wanted to come to college to work on my people skills, believe it or not. I want to be able to connect with others on a personal level. College is also a great humbler and somehow a confidence booster at the same time. We get humbled when we don't know as much as we think we do, and when we succeed, we gain the confidence we need to keep going.
The funny part about me choosing Converse is that I had no idea the school even existed until I first discovered my calling in life. Music Therapy. Once I finally discovered the career of music therapy, I began my search for schools. I knew I wanted to stay in South Carolina. Of course, the first look was Charleston Southern, being I AM a Southern Baptist and it IS a Southern Baptist school. As soon as I arrived on campus, I hated it. The college had no character whatsoever. Not soon after I visited Converse and I fell in LOVE! I felt welcomed the minute I saw my name written in chalk on the sidewalk for my personal tour. The professors were excited to see I was interested in music therapy and embraced me with open arms and smiling faces. THAT is when I knew Converse was the place for me. My parents were a little concerned about me putting "all my eggs into one basket", but I continued to push forward to where I am today, sitting in the study room in a dorm at Converse College.
Aahhh, music. Why? It's a part of the fiber that makes up my being. I have always loved it, from dancing in my living room acting like I was a ballerina to joining the high school band and chorus. I have heard many wonderful things about the Petrie School of Music so that also played a role in picking Converse as well. I have no idea where my musical talent came from besides the Lord because bless their hearts, but my parents have no extraordinary musical talents. Also, music is a strong field and a universal language that connects us all. So studying music in college is another way to put resources into your toolbox to be able to go into the world and form deeper relationships with others. That is exactly what I want to do with my life!
If I were a muppet, I would be a mixture between Animal and Fozzie Bear. I can be crazy at times but I genuinely love to have a good time and make others happy while doing it. And the banjo? I would TOTALLY play the banjo!
