by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
During Colorado College’s Admitted Student Open House, an admitted student who I was playing ping pong with asked me, “If you don’t make friends during your first week of college, are you doomed?” I looked confusedly at her and thought to myself why would you be...
by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
This spring break was my first time traveling internationally! I went to Colombia on a trekking trip through G-Adventure and stayed in various campsites in the mountains: Vista Hermosa, Wiwa Camp, and Paraiso. I don’t have a single word to simplify my experiences of...
by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
During the month of December 2016, I tried to go ice skating at least once a week. On the ice, was where I found the sense of carelessness yet awareness, and freedom. One day, after an ice skating session, I saw a poster about Speed Skating Club, a club new to...
by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
Coming back home for Winter Break, I wanted to catch up with everyone: friends coming back home from college, a marine friend whose time was limited at home, mentors, coworkers, and cousins. I also had my family. I tried to budget time between everyone within the...
by Padah Vang, Colorado College, '19
Over Thanksgiving Break, my friend offered me her book, The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter– And How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay. One of many ideas that she wrote was, “Shoulds can masquerade as high standards or lofty goals but they are...
