After announcing last week that I was accepted to graduate school, there were several notes of congratulations in social media and personal e-mails. Thank you to those who took the time to offer words of encouragement. But, almost everyone was curious and asked, “Why Vermont?”
Maple Leaves | ©2012 David Allio
Well, here are my top five reasons for applying to the Master of Fine Arts program at the Vermont College of Fine Arts:
Number 5: The big city appeal of Montpelier, Vermont, (population 7855) after living in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii (population 6455).
Number 4: Vermont Maple Syrup is better than teriyaki or bbq sauce on grits and oatmeal.
Number 3: Heard that Tom Curley may be looking for another track photographer at Thunder Road Speedbowl in nearby Barre.
Number 2: Penance for spending so many winters swimming and snorkeling in Hawaii.
Number 1: The great light in the College Hall men’s public restroom.
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