Carolyn Kelly

  • (She/Her/Hers)
  • Admissions Counselor
  • FIRST YEAR
Carolyn Kelly

Hometown

Southbury, CT

Education

  • B.A. Political Science, University of Colorado Boulder
  • B.A. Journalism, University of Colorado Boulder

Bio

I grew up in southwestern CT and came out to CU in 2019 for my undergrad. I worked with Admissions as a student employee and started my career as an admission counselor shortly after graduation. Outside of work, I love to listen to music and podcasts, hike, cook, try new restaurants around Boulder, facetime friends and family back home, and enjoy shopping around at the local TJMaxx. I love photography and videography and am always taking pictures and videos at restaurants, national parks, and everything in between!

Favorite Spot Around CU Campus

My favorite spot on campus is Varsity Lake- especially in the wintertime, or the campus Rec Center (we have a buffalo-shaped pool!). Off-campus I love to walk up to The Hill for a breakfast burrito at The Corner, or meet friends on Pearl Street for Pasta Jay's. I also like to drive up Flagstaff at sunset for amazing views of Boulder and to see the Boulder Star.

Best Part About Your Job

The best part of my job is working with talented, passionate, and creative students! Applying to college is a huge step in any student's life, and I aim to support them in any way that I can throughout the process to make it less stressful and more exciting. The conversations I have with students, both on the road and on campus, truly stick with me, and I am constantly inspired by their interests, passions, creativity, and future career goals. Being a CU alum myself, I enjoy sharing my personal experiences whenever I can, especially as an out-of-state student!

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