It is official: my semester is complete! This was a transitional one for me, switching from being a Music and Marketing double major to simply a Marketing major. It is weird because “simply” is not a word I would use to describe anything in my life. The choices I make are always multi-faceted with many shades to them. Only having one major and my minor in music, it isn’t like me.

So, as I do whenever I feel unsettled about something: I researched, poked, and prodded around until I found a solution to my issue. Now, what is the fix to having one major and one minor and not feeling happy about it? ADD A MINOR! Therefore, as of Wednesday morning, I have declared a minor in Event Management. I did not even know we had such a program! Thanks to my extensive research on the Wmich website, and helpful friends in the Student Ambassador Office; I found this splendid little program! I know it is going to be an amazing journey.

For the Event Management minor, there are only 18 credits to take. However, in addition to that you are expected to do what is called “practicum”. After sitting down with an advisor, you will complete an internship with a company focusing on the kind of event management you want to be doing. Some people do non-profit while others do wedding planning. Whichever you choose, you must complete 225 hours of practicum with the company you are assigned. I cannot wait for the semester I get to do this!

Above all else, this has been an incredible semester for me. I have definitely learned a couple lessons in growing up and making arduous decisions. I am eager to see what my future holds, and cannot wait to begin my excursion.

With Bronco Love,

Jazz

Today is December 4th. Now, you as a reader of this post may not be from Michigan, but let me tell you that December is a stereotypically freezing month here in our mitten state. So this morning, you can imagine my dismay when I woke up late running out of the door, wearing my new sub-zero weather parka, to find it 50 degrees and muggy outside of my door!

I will never understand how people can get into the holiday spirit in warm weather like this. The deprived people of the south! How can they watch movies like A Christmas Story or It’s a Wonderful Life and not feel empty without the blankets of crystals on the ground?

Just this past Sunday, the WMU Choirs and orchestra had our holiday concert. Every three or four years, instead of or typical holiday-themed showcase, we do a performance of an oratorio or other large ensemble choral and orchestral piece. This year, we did Messiah by Handel, and it was performed in Miller Auditorium, our largest performance space here on campus. Performing such a timeless piece in our beautiful theatre has definitely been a highlight of collegiate career!
However, after this uplifting and incredible experience, I walked outside of the theatre – in the pine trees and poinsettias mood – to be clouded with humidity and warm breezes! And this is how people of Florida and Texas feel almost every Christmas! I think this would immensely take away my Christmas cheer.
Regardless of all of this, I am feeling the Christmas excitement and cannot wait to finish up finals. One more week of classes and one of exams, and we are out of here for a month!
I hope you all are having a great end of the semester!

With Bronco Love,
Jazz

PS – Here are a couple of photos from the concert: