It's a Family Tradition

Traditions are a huge part of Converse that inspired my decision in coming here. From the Big Sis/Lil Sis Week to 1889 Week to being thrown in a fountain when you're engaged, the traditions crawl all over campus and give Converse a sense of establishment and a familial feel. If I could start a tradition here at Converse, I would want to start a tradition of having a spirit "sorority" on campus. This sorority would choose the top fifteen freshmen each year that embodied the most school spirit and form a group that attended multiple Converse functions, wearing purple and gold as often as possible, including painting up for athletic functions, supporting music recitals, and participating in academic discussions. By the time four years have passed, you will have 60 members, which is a big group, but it provides people to attend and participate in multiple functions simultaneously while encouraging the rest of the student body to be active in the spirit of Converse College and her traditions. I think it will a fun time honored tradition somehow, someday!

Whooooooooo are you? Who who? Who who?

Do, mi, sol...I have now used those words, or syllables rather, so often that my brain doesn't know what I did without them in the first place! Solfege is often frustrating to me, but then I remember why I am learning it. I want to become a music therapist, and it all starts by learning fundamental musical skills. Eventually, I want to be a music therapist who owns a private practice mainly for children with autism and developmental delays. I want to live wherever the good Lord takes me, but somewhere like North Carolina weather would be perfect. I want to be married with four kids and aside from being a music therapist, I want to be a stay at home mom with my kids. A good middle class salary is all I really want with a reasonable house and one car is plenty. Honestly, that is my dream.
I have to take little steps to get where I want to be. The first step was deciding to come to college and pursue a degree. I have done that step and am currently pursuing a music therapy degree. I have to finish 141 hours to receive my degree but it will be totally worth it. For my internship, I'll work with a group that focuses on children with autism and developmental delays. Then I will get a job, hopefully, at my internship site. While working, I want to attend Appalachian State and study for my masters in expressive arts therapy. After I receive my masters, I will open my private practice in my home and from there, work at home and possibly pursue a doctoral degree at Lesley University. As far as getting a husband...that'll come when God says so! That's the least of my concerns at this point.
My goals take time, but I know I can achieve anything I set my mind to. With the great resources I have now, I can take the steps I need to take to reach my goals. With a can-do attitude, I'm ready to jump in and get started on my rainbow connection!