Hey everyone, my name is Will and I am from Napa Valley in California. I couldn't find vinyards but I chose this background to represent the mustard flowers that grow all over Napa. I love all kinds of art and creative expression which is probably why I am a Theater Major! I love going to the beach and being active, I love doing swimming and yoga. I love to cook and bake for my friends, my favorite think to make is cookies and I love experimenting with chelate chips and Oreos and other kinds of candy. I love Napa and its so beautiful, but when your not 21 there's nothing to do, and it becomes a small town, I wanted to get as far away as possible.
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I often say that Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson describes my life in verse one she sings "grew up in a small town/wanted to belong here but something g felt so wrong here I would pray I would break away" and in verse two she sings "wanna feel the warm breeze, sleep under a palm tree, feel the rush of the ocean" HELLO? I am so thankful UH reached out to me and for the opportunity to study in Hawaii. I have met so many amazing friends and I have learned so much. I love studying theater at UH because we focus mostly on non-western theater and it's an experience I wouldn't have on the mainland. When I'm not in the theater I love going on adventures, hanging out with friends, and I work at Nordstrom in Ala Moana.
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A fun fact about me is when I was little I used to tell people that I'm going to be a witch when I grow up. This has affected some of my hobbies, style, music and aesthetics. Though I know longer dream of riding a broom and scheming over a cauldron, I always remember to trust my intuition and keep it witchy. This year is was so blessed to get to see the white witch Stevie Nicks live and it was awesome!