ACI Journey

Qian Wang

There is one question that people always ask me: “What brings you here? ” The

answer is insisted my dream and my love.

September, which is the most excited time for me. Because I received the

Berklee’s acceptance letter and start my new life in Berklee. I rented my apartment,

bought furniture and some articles for daily use. I do that for I can live more colorful and

warm just like in my own home. It is worth mentioning that the orientation ceremony is

the brightest green shoot that I have never seen, when I sitting in the auditorium, when I

watching the video for many successful musicians who graduated from Berklee and when

I heard the inspiring opening speech, I told myself that I am already in a right place for

start my real music life. My first month in Berklee, everything went smoothly and I am

very enjoying this new life.

I used to think my biggest problems are intensifying the professional learning

and English skill. But on October something just comes up, I suffered a heart attack.

Fortunately, I was in class. Professor Gail McArthur called 911 and sends me to the

hospital. Then, I know health is the most important thing for everybody, especially for a

student who living in a foreign country. After that, I got a gum card and do exercise three

time a week after school. I feel healthier now.

For November, I have done my first midterm examination in Berklee and I

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think this is the most nervous time during my first semester. On the one hand I need to

prepare for the exam, on the other hand I need to finish a lots of homework. At the

beginning, I feel not comfortable with the pressure, but I worked so hard. Then, I did it

just like everyone else did and got a good grade. After the midterm examination, I know

the pattern of exam and know my weaknesses.

In short, I think that many aspects of my study life are to the right and a good direction. I

will cherish learning opportunities in Berklee and insist my dream and my love.