SheraMe project =)

    To be honest I really didn't know what I was doing with my project. First I was going to write a poem kind of like spoken word. But when I started to write my "poem" it ended up being like a speech instead of a poem. Then when I was practicing my speech I felt like I was preaching. So it's whatever I guess, it is my creativity. In my speech I talked about how I thought I was so prepared for college. I knew I was going to struggle a little bit because at my old high school the teachers babied you. I always did my work and I ALWAYS asked for help since nobody in my class didn't know what was going on. I thought I was ready for stress and zero sleep and crying..nope I definitely wasn't ready.
     I think my stress level is to its peak because I work on the weekends and my job is pretty intense. If I didn't have to work then I think I would be less stressed out. Then on top of that I really don't get the proper sleep that I need, so now I get at least 6-5 hours of sleep. When I first came to Converse I honestly thought I was going to make an A- in my classes. But theory and musicianship really messed me up. I started failing my classes and I knew that I couldn't fail because I have worked so hard to get into Converse. So in class I started asking questions until I completely understood what was going on and I even asked for help. I paid for my education and I am not flushing my money down the toilet.
    Now my grades are pretty descent, my lowest grade is a C+ and I can deal with that..for now. In my presentation I also introduced that I never was Sherami when I was singing. Before Converse, I imitated people because in my ear I sound like a little girl instead of an 18 year old. My private teacher Mrs. Turner told me that I need to be myself and that I need to embrace who I am. Now I understand because no one can ever be me. Being here at Converse helps me realize who I want to become when I Graduate in 2018 or even 10 years from now.

Common Sections

    I actually enjoyed 3 common sections out of this year. The 3 I enjoyed is public speaking, having your own brand and personal finance. Usually common sections or programs we have to attend are really boring. I'm just going to throw that out there because I am always tempted to go to sleep. But I know that I can't because that is disrespectful. However, I really enjoyed public speaking the most because the lady that was speaking was actually entertaining! I wish I knew her name but she kept me engaged the whole time. I liked how she demonstrate vocal fry and how people try to speak all high and proper. I know when I do public speaking I try to speak high because I have a low voice and sometimes it is monotone. From this common section I gained a since of being an authority figure when I speak instead of “stereotypical” young lady who needs to speak high in order for people to listen what I have to say. President Flemming’s common section was helpful by telling us to have our own brand. Or to create and expose our brand. I think this is really important for music students because WE need a lot of publicity and exposure in order to get where we want to be at. She also talked about personal appearance which I already had a good idea of. For example, If people seen me in sweat pants and a sweat shirt, they might think I am lazy and I don’t do any work. But if I was wearing a skirt with heels and a cute ruffle shirt, people are going to think I am a business person and I am a diligent worker. In my opinion, I think it just depends on where you’re location is in order to judge someone’s appearance.Personal Finance is one common section where I really stayed engaged because I work a job on the weekends and I need to know how to finance my money. I have a really bad habit of not saving my money when I have money and spend it on a new jacket instead of putting it in my savings account. This common section also opened my eyes on what insurance I need to get when I start living on my own. Plus what I would like to invest in order to have extra money when I really old.