#myCMUlife: Four things I wish I knew before starting my degree at CMU | Cloe Penner

When applying to CMU, I didn't really have a firm idea of what I wanted to major in. I had interests, sure, and knew that any sort of science was going to be more than I could handle. Ancient history had always been something I enjoyed (being a Percy Jackson kid), and when browsing the registration guide, I saw a few classes that I wanted to know more about. Since taking these classes, it has re-sparked a passion for the subject that has translated into a goal of a career in the museum industry. However, in my time at university there have been a few things that I wish were general info.

#myCMUlife: Four pieces of advice for my first-year self entering CMU’s music program

When I first stepped into the Bachelor of Music program at CMU, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect—music theory, extensive practice, and plenty of performance. What I didn't expect were the lessons that would shape me as both a musician and a person. After two years in the program, I've grown in ways that I couldn't have imagined. If I could go back and give my first-year self some advice, here are four things I wish I'd known from the very start.

Alumni in their own words - Tania Mulki (CMU ’23)

Where has your life taken you since you left CMU?

I completed my coursework at CMU in 2022, and after finishing the 1,000-hour internship required for my Bachelor of Music Therapy degree, I officially graduated in 2023.

Sunday at CMU: November 2025

With Gratitude 2025

This month on Sunday at CMU, we're feature student sharing from Spring at CMU, which took place this past April.

Ways of Knowing 1 - 2025/26 Lecture Series | Dr. John Brubacher and Dr. Rachel Krause (video)