Blog #1

1. I decided to go to college because there really was never another option for me. I know that college isn't for everyone, but it was always clear that I was going to attend college due to how much I loved school. I've always been interested in pursuing a higher education, although my interests have changed throughout the years. 2.When I began my college process, I had my heart set on the University of Texas at Austin. I was raised as a die hard Longhorn fan, and when I began to do research about the school, I learned that they are very competitive academically. I loved the campus, I loved the atmosphere, and I could not wait to be a student there. I wasn't seriously considering any other college options, but my voice teacher insisted that I apply to Converse. She told me that it was a small women's college in South Carolina, and I thought she was out of her mind. I had zero interest in coming here, but there was no application fee and I didn't have to write an extra essay, so I decided to apply to humor her. Throughout the application process, I realized just how wonderful it is here. I was opposed to the idea of a small college- until I realized that it meant I would get more help from my professors and I could actually have a relationship with them. I was opposed to the idea of a women's college- until I realized that I could go to class in sweat pants and not worry about running into any attractive men. With these appealing things along with how great the admissions counselors were, I was sold. When I came out here for my audition, I fell in love with the campus and refused to audition anywhere else because I knew that this was where I needed to go and where I needed to be. I decided to come to Converse because once I got here, I realized there was no other option for me. 3. I have always had a passion for music. I've been singing ever since I could talk, and I've never been able to consider a life without music. However, when I was younger, I did not seriously consider a career in music because I was convinced that there wasn't great job opportunity in the musical field. So I focused on biology and decided I would pursue a career in the scientific field. During my junior year of high school, I participated in the Classical Singers Competition, and the first round of the competition was held at the Texas Christian University, in one of their auditoriums. I know it sounds cliche, but while I was on stage, it became abundantly clear to me that there really was no other option for me than to sing. I talked a lot with my voice teacher and discovered that there are available jobs for musicians and for singers, and I decided that I would pursue singing professionally. I'm still planning on doing work in biology, but singing is definitely my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else with my life. 4.I would want to take my Bible with me in my basket. If I couldn't take my laptop or my phone to stay in contact with important people in my life, I would want some item of comfort with me. I think my Bible is really important to me because it's a great source for advice and comfort. It can be helpful in any situation, and I would definitely want it with me on any journey I took.