Major: Biology and Sustainability
Year: Junior
From: Columbus, Ohio
What intrigues/excites you most about going to Ecuador?
While I’m genuinely excited for everything that Ecuador has to offer, I’m most excited for learning about the biodiversity within various regions of Ecuador.
What is the best piece of advice/wisdom you’ve ever been given?
The best piece of advice I’ve been given is to live every moment like it’s your last. While I’m not a fan of the negative message this thought portrays, I love how it reinforces the thought that you should live in the moment and enjoy everything life has to offer.
What lights your fire and gets you fully engaged in life?
The thought of reaching new mental and physical heights has always been the biggest factor which drives me to be my best. With this, I tend to live with the mentality of taking advantage of every single moment because why do less when you can do more?
Share a little about your family.
My household is made up of my parents, pets, and brother. My brother is currently finishing up his Masters in Computer Science and Data Science, and both my parents and my brother are currently working together at a Christian Science nursing home. In terms of the pets that live in my home, we have 2 dogs, 4 birds, a guinea pig, and a cat.
What’s your favorite book and why? My all-time favorite book would have to be The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. I love the fast-paced nature of the story and greatly appreciate the inquisitive component behind the symbological interrelatedness of various historical pieces.