Joy Marie Hallare/ The Collegian
When people take a stroll through the music department they are bound to hear music. One of the musicians contributing to this sound is freshman cellist Megan Patino, 18.
Patino is a Modesto, Calif. native who is working on her music education degree here at Fresno State. On top of working for her degree, Patino is rushing Tau Beta Sigma this semester.
Patino picked her major because music has always been her interest. She was always in the band or orchestra in high school.
Q:Why did you choose Fresno State
A: It was a good price for the education I am getting. It is far enough away from home so that I can feel independent, but it is close enough that I can be home in a couple of hours.
Q: What has been your favorite class here?
A: I like my music theory class. I have a really good teacher. It is fun getting to know the fundamentals of music.
Q: If you were a candy, what flavor would you be?
A: I like Snickers, because of all the variety of flavors: chocolate, caramel and nuts.
Q: Who is your hero?
A: My daddy.
Q: How close have you come to a squirrel on campus?
A: I came within five inches of one. I got the stupid idea to scare it and it ran up a tree. Then it proceeded to chew me out because it was angry. Then when I was laughing at the squirrel, I got the hiccups and had to be scared myself.
Q: What is your life motto?
A: Do it or do not do it. There is no try.
Q: What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
A: Escargot. It really is not that bad. It tastes like chicken.
Q: What is your favorite activity to do in Fresno?
A: I like going to Teazers in the Tower District. It is a cool place to hang out with friends and they always have really good tea.
Q: What would happen if you took over Welty’s job for a day?
A: I would ask the students on campus what they would like to see done. I would fix the lights in the practice rooms of the music building.
Q: What would people find surprising about you?
A: My musical tastes can go from classical to metal to rap to rock. It is all over the place. Also I really hate Jell-O.
Q: What is your plan after college?
A: I plan on getting a teaching job at a high school, hopefully in Modesto. I want to teach high school orchestra and maybe play with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.