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Essay About Being A College Student

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How does it feel to be a college student? If there is one word to describe being a college student, it will be stressful. The workload a college student has is overwhelming, for one has to master balancing their social and academic life. Therefore, it is recommended that a college student discover activities that will keep them in a good state of mind. As a result, I decided to endeavor in music. Without music, I would not have grown into the person I am today. It is music that allows me to maintain a sound mind, keep up with my studies, and build relationships with people. What is music? Music is a form of art created by the configuration of sound and rhythm. Music is something that we hear daily: the sound of the animals, the laughter from people, the sounds of vehicles, and more. All of these …show more content…

For instance, I met Duran, one of my best friends, through music; we have been friends for seven years, and he taught me nearly everything I know about music. He introduces the art of rapping five years ago, and I have continued to perfect this art. Duran and I will always listen to different artists whenever we meet. We will always make rap songs together and critique one another. Music has allowed me to be close with another friend name Mason; we have been friends for four years. Mason took me to my very first studio session. At the studio, we recorded several songs and met great producers as well. I still keep in contact with some of these producers. Furthermore, music has allowed me to participate in events such as the talent show and poetry slam. I rapped in the talent show and receive third place. The talent show boosts my reputation and made me popular in school. Performing in the poetry slam made me popular in the area. After the events, I encounter plenty of aspiring artists that I am proud to call my friends. If it was not for music, I would have never met any of these wonderful people in my

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