Name: Melanie Castiblanco
Major: Music Therapy
Graduation Year: May 2018
Hometown: East Stroudsburg, PA
Her Campus (HC): “ Hi Melanie, thank for taking the time out of your day to let me interview you”
Melanie Castiblanco (MC): “You’re Welcome”
HC: “So, What are you involved in on campus?”
MC: “I am the president of the Music Therapy Club, Wind Ensemble, Tutti ambassador
HC: “What is it like being the president of the Music Therapy club?”
MC: “It is really exciting and I have always been a part of the music therapy club since freshman year. It is really exciting being able to coordinate the events that I have been able to take place in. We have a lot of things coming up this year that I think will be great.
HC: “What events should we be looking forward to for the club?”
MC: “September 21st is Peace Day and we are having a drum circle and a jam session in front of the library, and Mr. Marywood next semester.”
HC: “ Why did you choose Marywood”
MC: “ I really liked the music professors and they made me feel comfortable, and the campus is really pretty when it’s not snowing.”
HC: “For those who don’t know what music therapy is, what do music therapist do?”
MC: “Music therapists use music to facilitate growth in development in non musical areas.”
HC: “What is something people do not know about you?”
MC: “I have the cutest little cat that lives in my apartment named Bean, I am also learning how to speak Korean”.
HC: “ Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
MC: “Not at Marywood, I’m trying to get as far away from PA as possible, hopefully I will be doing music therapy and starting a program somewhere that does not have it already.”
HC: “What is your favorite food?”
MC: “It’s a toss up between sushi and tofu with peanut sauce.”
HC: “Last question, Dunkin or Starbucks?”
MC: “Starbucks, I love coffee”