Truth in Cheese

Okay, so this is a little bit cheesy... but I think it is important for me to remember why I am doing this in the first place.  This was one of my application essays for the program, and while some of it is a little bit cheesy, its real cheese.  Cheddar Cheese.  No faux nacho cheese sauce here.

How do you see this program fitting into your college or future career plans?

            I’ve looked, I’ve hunted, and I’ve read the course catalog cover to cover; but there is no available degree in smart asserie.  Though many professors would vouch that I would be a perfect candidate, the cold and distant bureaucracy of Cal State Fullerton will not allow me such a personalized major.  The omission of this course of study has made finding a realistic choice of major more challenging.  Ultimately, I am sure the juice has been worth the squeeze.  I have traversed through classes and majors, and I have full confidence that everything I have learned, and continue to learn is a gift to my future. 

            I have explored several majors within the vein of entertainment, and have found in Radio, TV and Film the closest thing to my ideal major. This major gives me a well-rounded perspective on media, while allowing me to focus on writing and to participate in acting in student projects. It also allows a large number of elective courses that can be tailored to my interests. The Comedy Studies program is particularly suitable for me, as it would give me the opportunity to focus on what I am most passionate about while earning college credit.  At school I put a comedic voice to my writing, but being taught to write comedy by people who write comedy is a thrilling prospect.

            Through all of my adventure within my university education, I have been consistent in my study of improvised comedy.  Twice a week I brave Los Angeles traffic to learn and perform with ComedySportz: The College Team.  This group is my sorority, my study group, my most insightful professors and my friends.  Three years as a part of this group and I am still in awe of the talent that surrounds me. Though, I admit, I have a difficult time remembering this while I am scrubbing toilets to earn my classes, I have been very fortunate in the opportunities I have been given.  However, I am not content to learn from one point of view, I also take classes at IO West, and watch shows at any comedy theater I can find.  It is my hope that Second City will give me yet another viewpoint on comedy.  I am keen on investigating another angle for improvisation, but am also eager to dive more fully into sketch comedy.  Though I have dabbled in sketch writing and acted in several sketches designed by friends, I have not explored that side of comedy as thoroughly as improv.

 

There it is.  Exactly what I thought I was getting myself into back in August.  While laying on the beach... in the sun.... we'll see how it goes.