This past semester at Bowdoin College has been an incredibly enriching and dynamic experience. I continued singing with the a cappella group, the Bowdoin Longfellows, and remained an active member of the rowing team, which has been a significant part of my life since freshman year. I continue to play piano and contribute to the Bowdoin music collective, a group that has inspired and supported my musical growth. One of the most exciting developments has been starting a band called Kaleidoscope, where I am the lead singer and guitarist. We’ve performed five times over the course of the semester including a performance for Bowdoin’s President Safa Zaki. I’ve also begun writing my own songs, and we’re eager to perform as a band during the spring semester. Academically, I’ve been focused on Italian and music courses, preparing to declare my major this winter, in music with a concentration in theory and composition, along with a minor in Italian. I am incredibly grateful for the continued support of MVYouth, as none of these opportunities would have been possible without it.