my past
On the 26th of November, 2000, I was born. The first 13 years of my life were spent in an isolated valley town in San Jose, California. I was waiting for an adventure.
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Stockholm, Sweden
That adventure came when my family and I moved to Sweden. I not only experienced another culture, but more importantly learned how to adapt in a new environment.
Travels
During the next five years in Sweden I was fortunate enough to travel to many European countries such as Greece, Italy, France, Denmark, and Austria just to name a few. I experienced so many different cultures and made countless friends from other countries (and continents)!
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San Clemente, CA
After my extended (5 year) European summer, I moved back to California and finished my last few years of high school in Orange County. This quaint little beach town introduced me to surf culture and what it means to be a So-Cal resident. I graduated with my high school diploma, the International Baccalaureate program diploma, and decided San Diego State University as the place to continue my academic journey the next four years.