Welcome Chris.

Existentialist writings have had a great influence on my world-view as well, glad to know that someone else is impressed, astounded, changed by Camus.

Good luck in the admission process to U of A, sounds like a worthwhile and noble academic pursuit to me.

Also, I'm somewhat jealous of your musical talent, it's always been something I've wanted to develop but never managed to really stick with an instrument.

Again, welcome.