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Liara Covert · 03-03-2007, 12:18 AM

Hi Angelwings.

It must feel great to sense that music is the source of your passion. Many people struggle to discover the source of their energy and enthusiasm and you have already found it!

I like the sound of your plan to work toward your goal of becoming a music teacher. To help boost your morale, you may also create opportunities to develop your music passion during university. If you're musical, sing or play an instrument, you might consider offering lessons to earn some money or volunteer for concerts in hospitals, nursing homes or other places on special occasions. During university, I knew a girl who got involved in a band. I knew another one who initiated a music club so she could interact with people who shared her musical interests. If there's a theatre group, you may even decide to get involved in a university musical production. As you find ways to stay connected to what you really want to do, you'll find its easier to get through courses you don't like as much, and you'll stay focused on end goals. Since you're heart and soul are in it, you likely won't need luck.

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Liara Covert Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 584	Hi Angelwings. It must feel great to sense that music is the source of your passion. Many people struggle to discover the source of their energy and enthusiasm and you have already found it! I like the sound of your plan to work toward your goal of becoming a music teacher. To help boost your morale, you may also create opportunities to develop your music passion during university. If you're musical, sing or play an instrument, you might consider offering lessons to earn some money or volunteer for concerts in hospitals, nursing homes or other places on special occasions. During university, I knew a girl who got involved in a band. I knew another one who initiated a music club so she could interact with people who shared her musical interests. If there's a theatre group, you may even decide to get involved in a university musical production. As you find ways to stay connected to what you really want to do, you'll find its easier to get through courses you don't like as much, and you'll stay focused on end goals. Since you're heart and soul are in it, you likely won't need luck.