My final reflection project consisted of phrases or pictures on sticky notes about my life prior to Converse, how I’ve changed during this first semester, and my goals for the future. The sticky notes were color-coded to correspond with the time during my life. These insights to my life covered a wooden plaque with my name on it.
I began my project by describing what has helped shape me into the person I was before coming to college. I worked at a music store called Music and Arts throughout my senior year, and it provided me with the opportunity to learn how to manage my money, interact with other people, and strengthen my responsibilities. My family has had a lot of influence on my personality and work ethic. My parents have allowed me to become well rounded and culturally aware. My brothers have influenced my diligent work ethic and willingness to share. My grandmother was the most caring woman I have ever met. I try to resemble her lifestyle as much as I can on a daily basis. My previous clarinet teacher, Gretchen Roper, has taught me everything beneficial that I know about the clarinet and has shown me how to really enjoy playing.
I have become an overall busier, pickier, more organized person since I have come to college. Every day is filled with schoolwork, practicing and sometimes eating. I think I am finally figuring out a way to manage all of my time to complete my schoolwork and practice 12 hours a week. I never would have considered myself a picky eater before coming to Converse, but I will only eat certain food here. A lot of my friends have commented that I am very organized. This really surprises me because I used to be a very messy person. The last aspect of my life that has really changed is my quality of friends. I have met some of the most supportive and fun loving people here at Converse, and it has really showed me what friends should really be like.
By the time I graduate, I would like to have been accepted to an internship and have had a successful senior recital. In order to choose a potential place for an internship, I must pass my proficiency exams in piano and guitar and discover which population I would enjoy working with during my practicum. I must do well on my juries and continue loving to play the clarinet to have a successful senior recital.
After I graduate, I would like to complete my six-month internship, begin working, get married and have a family. I finished my project by stating that no matter what my past was like, how much I will change, or what will happen in the future, I will still be Emma.
Hey Emma! I thought your project was really cute and different, it was a good idea. As a side note, you were AWESOME on recital today!!
ReplyDeleteAnd we're happy about that, because we like Emma! Just remember that you do have to eat every meal every day, even if you end up putting ranch dressing on everything to make it palatable.
ReplyDeleteI thought that your project was very creative and cute. I agree with you on the ti me management stuff. I think I've figured out a way to manage my time too and do the fun practicing all the time. I'm glad that you are happy here because it would be cool to come in a freshmen music therapy majors and then graduate as music therapists (well, almost music therapists). I hope you have a great end of the semester :)
ReplyDeleteEmma, i loved your project. It was such a creative idea to put the sticky notes on your name thing then take them off as you talked about them. I especially loved the end when you said that no matter what happens you'll always be Emma. That's precious. I also just wanted to let you know that you are an amazing person, and you bring happiness to my life everyday! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteEmma, I LOVED your project! It was so sweet and cute! I loved how when you would call things out about yourself, I was making a check list in my mind of all the things I have noticed about you! It was great, because that means I am getting to know you! I love you and admire your determination!
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