Growing up, I always thought that going to college meant giving up my dream of becoming a professional dancer. However, after attending two summer dance intensives, the George Mason SummerDance program and the Summer Residential Governor’s School, I realized that this is not necessarily the case. Getting a degree in dance is becoming more common in the highly competitive dance field. With this in mind, I began my college search by looking for schools with both stellar academics and distinguished dance programs. Once I found Duke, I knew it was the right fit for me. Since double majoring is the norm at Duke, I would be able to pursue my passion for dance and continue my academic education in another field. Thus, from studying abroad to participating