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Something that I’ve really connected and found solace in over the past few weeks is that college isn’t necessarily about following set guidelines to a degree (although it totally is partially about that) but also in discovering interests and what works in life for me and trusting that sticking…
An insight into the current academic year so far reflecting on my classes and what student have to look forward to as well as that, discusses the highs and lows of returning to class after the Summer Break.
Take a deep breath, Maddie.
Maintaining academic integrity, at its core, is the practice of putting forth your best effort in every assignment, exam, or other endeavor, and relying on your own abilities and knowledge to be successful.
The first few weeks of the semester have been a little stressful, as I am readjusting to having to balance school, theater, and maintaining a social life.
Every musical theatre program has standout qualities.
Truthfully, that’s how I’m feeling at the moment.
This past week, I had the absolute pleasure of debuting a brand new play of mine at my school, Dobbins Conservatory for Theatre and Dance.
If I were to describe this semester so far in one word, I would say busy, however, I have a sneaking suspicion that that will be my word of choice for EVERY semester.
Next year, I’m definitely signing up to be PM again - whatever show it may be - I want to do this again before I graduate.
I try to tell myself that that the stories I have to tell are incredibly important and that I should tell them.
My favorite time of the school year is coming up! Audition.
Academic integrity is about a student’s responsibility and honesty with their school work.
Since I’ve gone back to school, my time has been split between classes, writing for my college’s newspaper, and lots and lots of theater.
Despite my love for performance, I often find myself falling into the mindset that I’m making a mistake choosing acting as my career path.
When I started my program in media and broadcasting, I realized how extremely important integrity is.
I realized that I wasn’t getting what I wanted to get out of my schooling.
I am entering my final year, and part of it is working at our school’s radio station.
As prepared as I was for my 2nd year, leaping back into action after three long months of the summer has landed me in a spot where I’ve suddenly forgotten the pace of my rhythm.
Academic integrity, to me, means a lot of different things.
Second week into classes, the back-to-school season is up and running! I’m really happy to be back at school doing what I love with the people I love for my second year as a musical theatre major.
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME ends with the Little Girl in the show being told to 'tell me a story'.
Here it comes: the big, scary, college audition! I promise it's not as scary as it seems.
Here’s my advice to you: maintain your integrity, both academically and in every aspect of your life, including theater.
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