Meschac Casimir, graduating senior, is excited to take his appreciation for music to a new level. From Stamford, Connecticut, the music lover came to Johnson C. Smith University to pursue a career in music and artist development. Casimir not only wanted to take on music as a career but felt Johnson C. Smith University was the right environment for do so. Like any other college student hoping to find their purpose, many students go through challenges of their own, whether it’s personal or academic. The senior himself has faced challenges on a whole different spectrum. Meschac Casimir has not only gotten kicked out of school twice, but a financial lawsuit with the school had still been in effect. Although he’s struggled in the past, he’s voiced his opinion and it’s only questioned whether he would give up or continue his journey here on campus. His transition from high school to college was a very “unique experience.” With most of his family residing in Connecticut, and him moving twelve hours away from home, Meschac Casimir believes it was “one of his biggest hurdles” throughout all his life. Charlotte has shaped his views and beliefs, has made him more independent and self aware, and has tested everything he’s ever learned from his parents. When on campus, Meschac Casimir is heavily involved with his school. He has been apart of the Johnson C. Smith concert choir for four years and has even molded a couple of dance teams. When off campus, he contributes to the music scene around Charlotte, such as planning photoshoots, working behind music videos, and even choreographing performances. The potential record label owner has long-term plans of becoming a manager, specifically artist development, talent and tour management. Similarly, how Johnson C. Smith has formed his beliefs, Meschac Casimir uses the same formula and has implemented it into his long-term goals of management. As far as schooling, Meschac plans to go to graduate school to study law or finding a program to master in, but graduate school is definitely on his radar.
"The one thing I want freshmen to understand is to never give up, go full throttle at anything and everything you plan to do, and never take no for an answer." - Meschac Casimir