With there being one more day after today of October, I thought this blog post should reflect on my stay here at MSA. The time has flown by, and I would love to share what it has been like.
First off, wow. Coming here in August was magical. Yes, I was filled with fear. Yes, I was awkward for a few days, but MSA became a second home to me. August consisted of orientation, and finding out who would be my friends throughout the year. It was me getting used to being around people all of the time. It was me appreciating the support given to me here. I’ll admit, I didn’t have a rough few months like most. For some reason MSA was a great fit for me- it just worked. At the end of August, my personality began to spill out. People encouraged me to be the sarcastic, and sassy person that I am.
Then September rolled around. I believe this was around the time I got my hair cut past my shoulders. I took on a different fashion sense, but I did not dye my hair. That’s the thing about MSA, it allows you to experiment with who you are. I would say that I discovered important things about who I was during that time. When I would leave MSA, I would want to come back quickly. I would miss my friends, and celebrate when I returned.
October was (and still is) a busy month. It was filled with big projects (for me) such as writing 3,000 words for a story. The most relevant thing was Artoberfest, and that is happening this week actually. There was much work put into this Haunted House. Even at the last bit of October I have another big project. So yes, it has not only been a fun month, but also the most hectic.
All in all, my time here has been wonderful. I have met the most amazing people, and have been challenged to do my best. This has been the best decision I have made so far. With that being said, if you are an upcoming junior wanting to be a literary, apply! Seriously, I encourage you to look past your fears of being away from home/new people, etc. If you want to be at MSA, then you have to start working on your portfolio. Give it your best shot, and be authentic. I hope that if you get accepted, it will be as enriching of an experience as mine has been!
This was a cool idea for a post. Thank you for sharing your perspective, as I found it interesting. Everyone had their own first three months, and it is nice to view their experience through their eyes. Thank you also for encouraging people to audition. The decision to apply to MSA can be daunting, and some usually get discouraged before even beginning. But MSA is a nice environment for growth and learning. I think that people come here and feel more comfortable to allow themselves to flourish as individuals. The work is arduous, but the environment and people are kind of cool. All in all, thank you for sharing your experiences leading up to November. I hope that the rest of the year does not disappoint. (:
Being here has definitely had its ups and downs, but reading this gave me more admiration for this school. I’m happy to read about how much you love it here, because I love having you here as a friend:)
Okay, I loved reading this and seeing your experience over the last 3 months and how it differs from my own. Well written, friend 🙂