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Growing up in Colorado, mountains have become an integral part of my identity. Immersion in my favorite outdoor activities like hiking, backpacking, skiing, and climbing contributes to my physical endurance, mental toughness, and a love for exploration. Not only helping my physical health but my mental health as well, being able to spend time in nature is so calming and nothing can compare to the feeling of being able to slow down and escape my everyday life. Mountains will always be my favorite place and contribute to who I am today.

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look at this silly cat. i got him right before i started elon after my little fossil of a cat (she was 14!) passed. big fan of him and his squeaky voice. have a favorite picture of him that i have

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Ever since I could walk I’ve been a huge Washington Commanders fan, and I’ve been fortunate enough to go to many games with my family. These memories that I make at the game last a lifetime. Whether it be playing catch at the tailgate or yelling at the top of our lungs, every time we go I enjoy myself.

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I did competitive dance from age 3 to when I graduated high school. It was such a huge part of my life, and I dedicated so much time and energy to it. I met some of my best friends through dance and even got to dance and work with my older sister. Now, I work as a dance teacher and I will continue loving this sport forever.

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Animals have always been a focal point of my life! I enjoyed working with them throughout the early part of my career, and every adventure I have outside involves looking for some interesting birds or mammals. Here is an image of a bald eagle we saw in Florida over Thanksgiving break.

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Something that’s important in my life is music. I’ve always loved to listen to and play/sing music and it acts as a fun outlet for me to express myself and be creative. It’s also brought me closer to others and helped me gain connections and experiences that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. Music is a big part of my life and I couldn’t imagine a life without it.

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One of my biggest memories comes from camp. It’s somewhere I have gone over the summer for 12 years now. I was a camper, counsellor, and now I’m a head counsellor.

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I love traveling to new places and exploring them through their cafes. This is a picture of San Antonio riverwalk and my coffee that I picked up from a local cafe.

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I went to the Georgia vs. Ohio State CFP semi-final game with my dad in Atlanta. This was a Christmas present I was begging for because my whole family are big Ohio State fans and I've hardly lived in Ohio State so I've never really gotten the chance to go to games. This was an amazing time and really glad I got to experience it with my dad.

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One of my best friends adopted such a lovely cat last year. It was a long time coming, and he went through a lot of tough times before and after we adopted him. It was a struggle at first, because he had been injured in an accident and couldn't use his back leg. My friend had to work with him for long periods of time before eventually it had to be removed. He's since recovered, but having Juice in our lives, and seeing how much joy he brings to my best friends makes the journey all the more valuable.

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It was one of the first cats we had gotten in a while since we only had two. We thought they were the last of their litter and we got them because we wanted another cat and that they were sleeping on the porch everyday. They were a surprisingly violent kitten, and they are still grouchy all the time.

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Growing up without siblings, it could get boring around the house. My family and I like to travel, and I definitely think it has and is becoming a big part of my identity. Whether it be in the United States or not, my parents always made it fun for me while we were on vacation. I also look forward to studying abroad and traveling more in the future! 

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Growing up without siblings, it could get boring around the house. My family and I like to travel, and I definitely think it has and is becoming a big part of my identity. Whether it be in the United States or not, my parents always made it fun for me while we were on vacation. I also look forward to studying abroad and traveling more in the future! 

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Being born in another country has heavily influenced my sense of adventure and desire to travel. My dad also lives in another country, and being able to visit him has also heavily contributed to that. I want to go everywhere and anywhere, any chance I get. I absolutely love travel, and it will always be a part of my identity.

- Claudia

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This is my Opa, who shaped my entire family and is a significant part of who I am today. Family is everything to me, and this man is one of the reasons why I feel so strongly about this.

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this is pebbles: she was around 7 years old in this pic, and i had her for 14 years. I LOVE HER!!