The Big ToDo Student Spotlight: Aleshia Samuel

Name: Aleshia Samuel

Age: 22

Major: Music education

Year in School: Fifth-year senior

Instrument: Voice and Soprano

Interesting Experience: "The time I conducted the University Singers as a fulfillment for my Intermediate Conducting midterm."

Awards and Honors: Patrons of Music Scholarship, 2011-15

Hometown: Bainbridge, Ga.

High School: Bainbridge High School

Favorite spot in Columbus: Chili Thai

Favorite piece of music: "Carmina Burana"

Most important thing you've learned: "Never compare yourself to anyone. We are all students who are working to improve our skills and absorb the maximum amount of knowledge. It is OK if one person is improving at a faster pace than another student. What matters the most is the work that is being put in."

Career goals: "I plan on becoming an elementary general music teacher. Nothing makes me happier than bestowing the love and passion for music to a child."

This story was originally published October 29, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "The Big ToDo Student Spotlight: Aleshia Samuel ."