In 10 years, I will be…
In 10 years, I plan to have received my master's degree in either Music Education
or Music Performance and will be looking to begin working on a doctorate degree.
I will have a wife, 2.4 children and live in a three-story house with a white
picket fence.
What's the coolest thing you've done since you began attending
Dana?
After the death of Omaha Police Officer Jason Tyler Pratt,
the Dana College Chorale was asked to sing at his funeral.
The funeral was held at the Civic Auditorium
in Omaha and was televised on local stations. Considering the tragedy of the
situation, it meant a lot to be a part of an ensemble that was well-known and
respected enough to sing at the funeral of an officer killed in the line of
duty.
Why did you choose Dana?
I chose Dana because it was the ONLY school that met all
of the criteria I set forth for a college. Dana offered
me the chance to be active in all phases
of
music, as well as theatre and Senate, while still meeting my financial needs
through scholarships and grants. Also, I have more than 30 relatives who
have attended Dana, which also had some influence on my
decision.
What's the best thing about being a student at
Dana?
The best thing about being at Dana is the atmosphere.
The small number of students really gives everyone a
chance to meet everyone else on campus.
You will make
many friends outside of just the activities that you religiously participate
in.
What will you remember most about your time at Dana?
The thing that I will remember about college is the adjustment,
but not in the way that I had anticipated. The actual transition
was very easy,
thanks
in large
part to the efforts of Dana during the orientation period. Not until
I went back to my high school did I realize the transformation
my life had
undergone.
Just
going back and seeing from the outside what my life was like just nine
months earlier was a real shock.
What's the best thing about living on
campus?
I am living in Holling Hall. The best part about it is
the convenience of living next to all of your friends.
My house is only about 4 miles
from the
campus,
but my parents wanted me to live on campus so I could experience being
away from home. I am glad they did. It is very convenient already being
on campus
and much
easier to be involved.
What do you and your friends enjoy doing?
My friends and I spend a lot of time playing NCAA Football
against each other on the PS2. We also like to go over
to Borup Coliseum at
night
and play a
little basketball. Just always being able to hang out with friends
is probably the
best part of college.
What college class has been the most fun for
you and why?
The best class that I have taken is Introduction to Psychology.
I would strongly recommend taking this course. It is
relevant in every
aspect
of life. Learning
about why people are the way they are and why people do the things
they do has been very interesting. |
