Tartu College is a very important place for the Estonian community of Canada. It’s the home of Eesti Elu / Estonian Life newspaper, VEMU Estonian Museum Canada, numerous academic organizations, and is also a place where many university students in Toronto reside.
As Tartu College celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, we wanted to introduce readers to the people who make this place thrive. This time, we’re speaking with Savannah Seibel—a violist committed to a career in orchestral performance and currently studying at the prestigious Glenn Gould School.
(interview with Vincent Teetsov)
To begin, what’s a personal motto or mantra that you live by, and how does it guide you?
I think the most important thing for me to remember in my daily life is that mistakes are essential to personal growth. Often in the past, when I chose the wrong answer, made a brash decision, or didn’t perform to the best of my abilities, I measured myself up against others and would lose sight of my own progress. The more I mature, I have realized that there is no use in comparing two people who are each on their own journey. My unique life experiences are an intrinsic part of my identity and how I interact with the world around me. Therefore, I cannot see the positive changes in myself if I continue to focus on having the same milestones as everyone else. As long as I learn from my mistakes and keep moving forward, I will continue growing into the person I strive to be.
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