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Student Blogger: Sarah Alexander

Student Blogger: Sarah Alexander




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Student Blog: Maintaining Academic Integrity Through a Busy Semester
Student Blog: Maintaining Academic Integrity Through a Busy Semester
October 8, 2023

Maintaining academic integrity, at its core, is the practice of putting forth your best effort in every assignment, exam, or other endeavor, and relying on your own abilities and knowledge to be successful. While the application of this idea may change as we go through our academic careers, the general principle stays the same.

Student Blog: My Favorite Theatre Memories
Student Blog: My Favorite Theatre Memories
August 28, 2023

Theatre has brought me my closest friendships, funniest inside jokes, and deepest realizations about myself and who I want to become. The theatre community as a whole means so much to me, and I am beyond grateful for the way in which it’s changed my life.

Student Blog: Taking a Breath: How I Recover from Burnout
Student Blog: Taking a Breath: How I Recover from Burnout
August 22, 2023

I also allow myself to devote time to other hobbies to give my mind a break. I take the time to try a new baking recipe, read books, or practice yoga. These interests may seem trivial, but through them, I’ve learned how to try new things without the fear of messing up or doing it “wrong”: a skill that has translated to all areas of my life.

Student Blog: Looking Ahead: Plans for Junior Year
Student Blog: Looking Ahead: Plans for Junior Year
July 30, 2023

With so many exciting things ahead, I can’t help but reflect on the past two years of undergrad. There have certainly been ups and downs, but for the first time in my life, I feel like I’m able to look back and be proud of myself and the progress I’ve made, both musically and personally.

Student Blog: Time Management as a Musical Theatre Major
Student Blog: Time Management as a Musical Theatre Major
July 10, 2023

When I have a busier-than-normal day ahead of me, I take time the night before to make a game plan and organize my priorities. I start by listing the mandatory responsibilities (aside from class) that are time-sensitive: work, rehearsals, auditions, and/or meetings. Then I write in responsibilities that may not be as urgent.

Student Blog: My Experience as a Transfer Student in Musical Theatre
Student Blog: My Experience as a Transfer Student in Musical Theatre
July 3, 2023

Choosing a college is a notoriously stress-inducing process, and it certainly wasn’t any easier the second time around. If anything, the prospect of transferring to a new university filled me with even more anxiety than committing to my first college. After weighing my options, I decided to take the risk. Luckily, for me, the risk was well worth the reward. After applying and auditioning, I ended up at my current school, the University of South Carolina, pursuing a B.A. in Music with a Musical Theatre concentration.

Student Blog: A Summer of Balance
Student Blog: A Summer of Balance
June 26, 2023

This summer definitely looks different from what I had planned back in January, but I am thrilled with the way things have turned out. I’m learning to take things day by day and enjoy every opportunity that comes my way. Between visiting friends and family, taking time to rest, and embracing new experiences, I know this summer will be balanced and full of joy.






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