How did I end up here?

                There is an old saying “If you wasn’t to make God laugh, make plans”- more often than not this saying has proved true in my life. When I first moved to Ohio five years ago, I never dreamed that I would one day attend Wright State University.

                All through my high school years my mom talked about this small college in Virginia that she wanted me to attend - and I thought that I would more likely than not end up there. So the summer of last year, I went out there for an “experience” program. The campus was gorgeously located in the Shenandoah Valley. All the classes and professors were so focused and fascinating. In short, I really liked it. (…except for the cafeteria food!) One of the things that probably affected my decision was the eight hour road trip to come home…it just seemed so far to me!    

                 This past year I was content to put college on hold for a while, do some more looking around and maybe apply for the winter term…but it did not work out that way. My piano teacher decided I needed help and so she began talking to me about music education. She urged me to call my voice teacher and set up lessons in preparation for a vocal audition while we prepared pieces for a piano audition. So after about a month and a half of practice, I found myself at Wright State early in the morning and supposedly ready for all this. Despite my fears and worries I did all right and was accepted in both vocal and piano. And so, that is how I ended up here at Wright State!