It’s still going well! I think. Depends how you define well. I got a 3.462 in the fall, which, while it could be better (of course) I don’t think it’s so bad.
I did have a great time. My teachers rocked. Susan Rogers was everything I was hoping she was gonna be and more.
So, now we’re in the spring!
I’m taking 19*(!) credits in total – 15 of which are for EPD or EPD electives. 2 of which are instrumental labs, also of the EPD bent that can count for some of the minors (Remix & Mashup Lab and Turntable Technique).
[*And it’s actually more like 22, because of a 3-credit liberal arts class at community college, but I mention that a little more later.]
Basically, I am trying to shove in everything as much as humanly possible. It’s unclear whether Berklee will still have an online option in the summer. (Right now they’re hybird for this semester, after two semesters (summer/fall) of remote only.)
My understanding is EPD will do whatever necessary to help people who are very close to finishing. So, I wanted to be as close to finishing as humanly possible, so that hopefully even if there is no ‘official’ remote option, maybe I can do something in the ‘degree completion’ vein where we can work something out, if I’m just a few credits shy.
You’ll notice I’m not taking an MP&E class. It’s because I only have one left – it’s basically the portfolio class to make sure you have a great handful of songs.
I didn’t want to take that when I’m already taking kinda way too many classes. I want space to really try to make the best thing I can, and to enjoy it to the fullest extent.
Prince Charles has already stated I can take independent study with him over zoom even if the school goes fully in-person again. I’m not in danger of losing my major.
So, let’s get EPD as muuuuuch taken care of as possible.
(The other credits not mentioned for anyone doing the math are private instruction credits.)
And this is where I’ll pick up tomorrow!