This past year I have made a lot of changes that are bettering me as a person. During the Spring of 2022 at Simmons University, I realized it wasn’t the right fit for me. I was really missing music in my life and Simmons University did not offer a well established music program. I also realized that my Physical Therapy major was not fulfilling, so I applied to other universities. Prior to accepting a place at Bridgewater State, I met with the head of the music department, Dr. Donald Running. He invited me to sit in a private lesson with Professor Maryte Bizinkauskas. Professor Biz reminded me so much of Ms. Chandler, one of my favorite teachers from MVRHS. I knew Bridgewater State was the place for me. I am now a sophomore at Bridgewater, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and minoring in Music. At the start of the Fall 2022 semester, I started taking private lessons with Professor Biz. I am singing notes I didn’t even know I could hit. I didn’t even realize how much I missed singing until I began singing again. I have my first performance on December 12th and I am so excited to get back on the stage where I feel most myself. I am also really enjoying learning about business at Bridgewater and on my own. I have and continue to learn so much about myself. I am also fortunate to have the support of my family during these changes and growing pains. I am confident that I made the right change transferring to Bridgewater State University. I have developed some wonderful friendships, reignited my passion for singing and am learning new content everyday. I am so excited for what the new year has to offer personally and educationally.