Connecting Passions

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Even students who attend college knowing exactly what they want to do in their careers find unexpected benefits from Sarah Lawrence’s open curriculum. That’s certainly the case from Meliki, a sophomore from Brooklyn, New York. Let’s hear how taking courses across different areas of study at SLC continues to expand his horizons. Go for it, Meliki.

– Thanks, Alex. What’s up y’all? Growing up, I was fortunate enough at an early age to know exactly what I wanted to do in life, so I knew that whatever college I chose had to provide the creative freedom I desired. I love the way the arts are infused into our curriculum. For someone like me who’s been an actor all my life, I will say that my life revolves around the arts. I’m able to make connections .for what I’m learning in all my courses and then use that in my own personal projects. Because of Sarah Lawrence’s interdisciplinary curriculum, I’m in control of whatever courses I want to take and I’m discovering talents that I didn’t even know I had. As a sophomore, I’m already writing directing and starring in my own films and music videos. For example, I’m taking what I’m learning in my psychology courses to better understand the complexities of human beings, making me a better storyteller. After all, human beings are complicated. There’s beauty and the layers that make us who we are. What I think is really amazing about Sarah Lawrence is that we have faculty here that really support us and encourage us to succeed and have a balance in everything that we do. I know that I not only wanna be a great artist, but a great person. When I first started college, I would not have imagined what I’ve already accomplished halfway through. I’m currently working on a TV mini series I created in my first year, and who knows what’s next. That just goes to show you that there is no limit for you at Sarah Lawrence. Back to you, Alex.

– That’s awesome, Meliki! Thank you. I love hearing about how Sarah Lawrence’s faculty encourage and support students in finding the right mix of courses across subjects to help them meet their goals. Good luck with the new TV show, and don’t forget to invite me to the premiere. Thanks again for sharing. New York City needs no introduction, but what you might not know is that you can access everything it has to offer without actually living there.