Ultimate Frisbee

I started playing ultimate frisbee in high school; and coming into college, I knew I wanted to play ultimate; it would be my outlet to destress, a way to stay fit, and a great way to make new friends during the new transition. Because of Covid, I was only able to play for three years; however, those three years have been some of the best experiences of my life.

Through my time on the CSU team, Colorado State Hell's Belles, I have traveled to tournaments in 11 states and over break I played in Austria as well which shows how connected the ultimate community is. My second year on the team, I was elected President and have held that position through my senior year. As President, I was not only a leader on the team, but I worked to manage the team's travel by booking lodging and transportation accommodations as well as manage the budget and meet with coaches, other officers, and the CSU sport club organization. This has made me realize my passion for management which is a long term goal I hope to work towards in my professional career.

Travel

I most recently have traveled to Austria for a study abroad opportunity with CSU through the Advanced Machine Design course. Through this experience, I not only was able to experience some of the well known factories in Austria, I was also able to see the historical aspects of the country as well. In addition to my time in Austria, I was able to travel to Czechia for a few days to see Prague and experience its beauty. Studying abroad was an experience I'll never forget; I made friends and made memories that I'll never forget.

More recent places I've traveled are Spain, Switzerland, and Italy; I have thoroughly enjoyed being able to get to know the different cities better and explore the beauty within each country. In addition to Europe, I have been able to travel to other states across the US and hope to be able to see all the states one day and experience their beauty and differences. Traveling is something that I have been fortunate enough to experience and for that I am thankful.

Volunteering

In 2019, I had the privilege to go back to China and volunteer at an orphanage. While I was there, I was also able to sight see a little and experience Asia for the first time. During this trip, I hiked up the Great Wall, saw the Terracotta Warriors and experienced the Shenyang Imperial Palace.

After sightseeing, I traveled to Xi'an to an orphanage; beforehand, I raised over $3,000 that was donated to the orphanage. As a group, we raised enough money to purchase hundreds of diapers, air conditioners, formula, and other necessities for the children. This experience was one I will never forget; as an adoptee myself, I resonated with this experience on a different level and will always hold it close to me.