Aden Dravenstott will graduate from CU Boulder with a major in sustainable planning & urban design with a minors in geography and Spanish.
I am so thankful to have spent the last four years surrounded by such kind, supportive, hardworking, creative and innovative people. You all make ENVD special.
Where are you from?
Centennial, Colorado
What inspired you to come to ENVD when choosing your school?
I loved the creative aspect of the classes and projects nested in a program focused on real-world issues. The people seemed friendly and there was a very clear sense of community from the start.
What is one of the greatest experiences or lessons from your time at CU Boulder that you'll carry with you into the next chapter of your life?
I think one of the biggest lessons I learned here is the importance of being kind to everyone. We all faced challenges over the last four years and we got through them by being kind and supportive of one another. There's a lot of value in treating others in a positive way and I will carry that with me into the future.
Describe one of your favorite memories.
A group of us were working in the ENVD basement freshman year while it was snowing pretty heavily outside. I think it was in October, so we were all still getting to know each other. We spontaneously decided to go on Farrand Field and have a snowball fight after an hour or two. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable days of that semester, and it definitely brought our community closer.
If you could say anything to your classmates what would you say?
I am so thankful to have spent the last four years surrounded by such kind, supportive, hardworking, creative and innovative people. You all make ENVD special.
What are your plans beyond graduation?
I want to stay in Colorado (because I love it here) and do something in the urban design and planning field.
Based on what you know now, what is your best piece of advice for other students?
I'd advise other students to live in the moment as much as possible. A lot happens in four years, and it goes by fast if you don't stop once in a while to enjoy it.
What does graduating from college represent for you?
Graduating college represents a time for so many new possibilities of life, and I am so excited to see what we all end up doing.
Tell us about your involvement and/or student leadership roles in and/or outside of ENVD.
Involved in APAS and the CU Club Swim Team; served as Women's Captain of the CU Club Swim Team from 2021-22