Whether you go to school in a big city or a small town, finding things to do with your friends will keep you entertained and make for a better college experience. From going to musicals and restaurants, to staying in and having dinner with friends, the important thing is that you find activities that you enjoy with people you’re close with! What was your favorite activity to do while in college?
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Karsen Gromm attended Columbia College Chicago for his undergrad in 2D animation with a fiction writing minor and is currently attending University of Northern Colorado for graduate school, studying English with a concentration in theology and theater for their thesis on the musical Godspell. While in undergrad, Karsen was involved in Poetry Club, the LGBTQ+ Student Club, and a creative writing study abroad J-Term in Paris. He took a 2 year break to work long-term at a mountain camp and then worked at an independent children’s bookstore before deciding to go back to school for his English degree. In grad school, Karsen did previous student work at the campus Disability Resource Center. Currently, Karsen works as a Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant for University of Northern Colorado English Department. He teaches Intro to College Composition and College Research Paper. Karsen was able to graduate from his 4-year undergrad program in 3 years due to AP classes, dual credit enrollment in high school, and taking a course overload for two years in college. Karsen’s higher education journey included going from High School to 4-Year Institution.
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