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How Field Experience Changed Me
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If someone were to ask me about five years ago if I would consider teaching as a career, I would have looked at them like they were crazy. I never thought I would even begin to have an interest in teaching.
It was not until my freshman year in high school that I knew I wanted to be a teacher; better yet, a Band Director. I had always had a passion for music but never actually thought about pursuing it as a career. It was not until my mom and I sat down and talked about my college career path. I was having a hard time deciding what I wanted to do when I “grew up”. It was then that my mom suggested that I be a High School Band Director because of my passion for not only music but also marching band. I then gave it some thought and knew for sure that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
Recently however, I have been questioning my major. I have caught myself wondering, “Is this really what I want to do for the rest of my life?” and “Do I really want to be a Band Director?” I started second guessing my choices and really starting to think that maybe I do need to change my major.
Since joining the Teacher Cadet program and going through Field Experience, I have completely made up my mind. After spending three weeks in a band room surrounded by kids who look to me for musical help and advice, I absolutely, without question, know that I want to be a band director. I could not possibly imagine myself doing anything else for as long as I live.

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