A couple of weeks ago, I published this post, which encourages applied university teachers to broaden the definition of success for their students. It is our responsibility to redefine success for all of our students at the earliest age. If you are part of a middle or high school based music program, an El SistemaContinue reading “Climbing the Ladder: Majoring in Music As A Pathway To College and Upward Mobility.”
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Six ways to tackle your college loans
“The most important investment you can make is in yourself.” -Warren Buffett Yesterday, I wrote this post about things to consider when taking out College loans. As Warren Buffett mentions in the quote above, I still believe that taking out a college loan is one of the best investments you can make for yourself. Now thatContinue reading “Six ways to tackle your college loans”
College Loans and Majoring in the Arts
This morning, I read this CNBC article, which discussed the fact that student loans have gone up over 150% in the last decade. The article states that “The average outstanding college loan balance is now $34,144, up 62 percent over the last 10 years.” Like most college students, arts majors (music, drama, dance, visual arts)Continue reading “College Loans and Majoring in the Arts”
Finding your pot of gold: 5 factors to consider when choosing a place to attend college
Congratulations! You are months away from graduation and well on your way to the dream of starting your collegiate career or graduate work! You have received — or are about to receive — letters of acceptance, and now all you need to do is make that all important decision about where you will attend school in the fall.Continue reading “Finding your pot of gold: 5 factors to consider when choosing a place to attend college”
3 Career Fears To Tackle In 5 Years
Before declaring my major in college I remember losing what felt like weeks of sleep trying to decide if the path to become a music educator was right for me. Choosing the wrong path or worse, choosing the right path and ultimately not finding success in said path was all consuming. What I didn’t know then was that theContinue reading “3 Career Fears To Tackle In 5 Years”