I wasn’t ready for the first day of classes this semester. Two weeks\u2014which were spent working on my two honors theses, applying to jobs, and working my part-time job from home\u2014left much to be desired rest and relaxation-wise. But burnout aside, my biggest concerns resided in stress over how fast time was passing.<\/p>\n
With the winter 2022 semester underway, feelings of disappointment about \u201closing out\u201d due to the coronavirus pandemic are persistent, and questions about life after graduation seem to be closing in from all directions. Moving forward, however, I\u2019m working on what it means to focus on my path and what\u2019s important to me. I can\u2019t change the past, but I can make the most of the present.<\/p>\n
I’m very excited for the role the arts will play in my last semester at Michigan. I look forward to continuing work on my novella, which is the senior thesis I am doing in the RC\u2019s creative writing and literature program. I am also looking forward to continuing my carillon studies with Dr. Tiffany Ng. Learning how to play the carillon has been an enriching experience, and I enjoyed my time last semester making music in the Burton Memorial Tower and Lurie Tower.<\/p>\n
As far as music goes, I\u2019ll also be a member of the U-M Women\u2019s Glee Club for one last semester. I auditioned for the group during my sophomore year of college, and it remains one of my favorite extracurriculars (as exhibited by the number of arts, ink. posts I have about glee club concerts\/events).<\/p>\n
Lastly, I\u2019m taking a sculpture class through the RC. In this class, a small cohort of students meet twice a week in the East Quadrangle basement for three-hour workshops. I lived in East Quadrangle for my first two years in college, so it\u2019s nice to have a reason to visit on a weekly basis. Although my experience with crafting and analyzing sculptures is limited, I love engaging with different art forms and participating in events that increase my exposure to them. I’m very much looking forward to learning more about the visual arts and getting hands-on experience with different tools and art mediums.<\/p>\n
When I talk to people who have graduated, their general tips for making the most of senior year include dedicating time to do fun things with friends and checking off all of the final items on a college bucket list. Many of my friends are lightening their course loads this semester, which is well-deserved after three and a half years of hard work. Although I\u2019m taking a different route and packing my schedule to the brim, I\u2019m excited to partake in some of the awesome classes and arts opportunities at Michigan. Schoolwork and studying remain high priorities, but it\u2019s nice to know that I\u2019ve enrolled in some classes where the homework won\u2019t feel like work. Overall, I\u2019ve loved college, and while I\u2019m not ready to leave just yet, I find comfort in the art opportunities and other experiences I get to take advantage of this semester.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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