"Most of the women at the college are singers," Schutt says. "The guitar department itself is almost exclusively men."
She explains her pursuit as a constant battle--- having to compete everyday, much like she did in athletics.
"I definitely approach music like an athlete," says Schutt. "I won't accept mediocrity, I won't be happy with anything less than the best."
Her return to Harvard athletics, she explains, was just as refreshing of a change as was leaving in the first place.
"It was great to finally use my body again, to be a physical person," Schutt says.
Her athletic talent is much appreciated at Harvard. But Schutt doesn't pay much attention to formal accolades. Does she remember receiving her All-Ivy lacrosse award?
"I have no clue," Schutt says.
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