The State University of New York Binghamton

Date: Nov 02 2007
Major: Music - Performance (This Major's Salary over time)
I love it here. It's a beautiful campus with a warm and friendly community of dedicated, down to earth people. It's the kind of place where people hold doors open for each other and smile!

So far, my education has been top tier, without the pressures and pretensions one might expect to accompany such depth and rigor. Similarly, as a musician, I feel very fortunate to be in a high quality program with a fun and familial atmosphere, rather than a competitive one. I have flexible scheduling options- ie: I can take several music classes, lessons and coachings, and still have time to study in other departments, join clubs and have jobs. I am confident that I'll be as well prepared as any conservatory student to pursue my career in performance after I graduate, and probably more "well-rounded."

Professors are very accessible. All you have to do is knock on their doors- they want to talk with you! Many actually make a concerted effort to get to know students, scheduling individual conferences with students or facebooking. I think it's best to get out there to meet them, seek their advice and pick their large, experienced brains.

I am inspired daily by my professors' talent and love of their work. I am constantly invited to look at the world from new perspectives in challenging classes or at late night lectures from Pulitzer Prize winners and other brilliant guests from all over the world. I have fun in my dorm with crazy programs our R.A.s think up. I could go on and on. The bottom line is: I feel so lucky to be here.

Here's my corny last word: Good luck on your college search! Binghamton is the place for me, perhaps it is for you as well. Whatever happens, things work out. Have fun and follow your heart!