Hi, I’m Thomas. I’m a senior at Colby College majoring in Government and the president of the Colby Mock Trial team. I’ve been deeply involved in academics and many facets of campus life, and I love helping prospective students and families get a real sense of whether Colby is the right fit for them.

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA

Major(s)

Government

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Mock Trial, Model UN, Debate, Goldfarb Center, Hillel, Club Tennis, Club Squash, Club Badminton, Admissions Tour Guide, and more…

Describe your college experience

My transition to Colby was intense but incredibly rewarding. Colby pushes you academically while also giving you room to explore who you are outside the classroom. Leading multiple organizations simultaneously taught me discipline and time management, while my Government major pushed me to think critically and write clearly. Over time, Colby has felt less intimidating and more like a tight knit community where professors genuinely care and students support one another.

Tip for future students

Join clubs. Get involved. You won’t find your people right away, and that’s okay.

Favorite class

Logic and argumentation with Dan Cohen was the best class I’ve taken at Colby. The course fundamentally changed how I evaluate any argument.

Career goals

I hope to attend law school.

Ideal way to spend a free night

Pick up takeout from a local spot downtown then drive to the Hume (Colby’s own lake!) and enjoy the sunset with friends.

High school or secondary school

Tarbut v’ Torah, Wellington College International Shanghai

Favorite spot on campus

The Gordon Center is my favorite due to how modern it is and all the great study spots scattered around the building.