I attended Clemson from Fall 2005 to Spring 2009. My favorite part of the degree—and perhaps of my college experience in general!—was participating in Clemson Choirs. I looked forward to every rehearsal, as it was always a highlight of my day and a much-needed respite from the stress of academic life. There is nothing like singing and making music with your peers. I made some of my very best friends in Clemson Choirs, many of whom I still keep up with to this day! After college, I moved to New York City and pursued a career in Arts Administration. I spent 5 years in the Development department at Carnegie Hall, where I worked in foundation relations, corporate sponsorships, and individual giving.

Being a Performing Arts major at Clemson University was instrumental in my development as not only an artist, but as a person. The truly special thing about the Department of Performing Arts is that you really get to establish a personal relationship with each of your professors, and they take a great investment in your growth. As a vocal performance major, I found that not only was the music faculty invested in my success, but the theatre and audio-tech professors were equally devoted to my maturation. Clemson has prepared me to be a successful artist at the graduate and professional level, and I feel very proud to say I went to Clemson.