Cole grew up in Broomfield, Colorado, only 20 minutes outside of Boulder. Being so close to such amazing outdoor recreation possibilities, he spent his time camping, hiking, and enjoying the Rocky Mountains. He has also played soccer for nearly all of his life, and has developed a strong interest in sports of all kinds. He has not yet decided which Area of Emphasis he intends on pursuing here at Leeds, although his top choices include Finance, Accounting, and Management. He has had an excellent time so far within Leeds, although no program or class has improved his experience more than DLF. The kickstarter retreat gave him such a great opportunity to learn more about himself and his cohort peers, and his relationships only improved throughout the rest of his Freshman year. He looks forward to the future of what DLF has to offer, and is thankful for the experiences he has had and people he has met so far.