What an opportunity! To not just play music, but teach it — not just learn Irish, but speak it; for “broken Irish’s better than,” the quote began, “clever English.” And I have seen the ways that any one who plans an education, will receive it; those out there who dedicate their time to keep these classic arts alive — and what a time! when at our fingertips we find the store of knowledge of mankind in its entirety — and of my plans? I promised me I’d try to be of one of those who are working there, to save a dying language, and to show to others value of the lifelong cause we chose.

I left my home in California, drove from coast to coast, and how lucky I am now to be in studies here – I love the snows! – I love the classic buildings, and to think I could be one of them, a scholar among scholars! – and when I finish my degree, I’ll be ready then I know.

SUNY Cortland Diversity Fellowship Scholarship
Application and Recipient
2019