Published: April 15, 2021

Caden Montano, an architecture major from Golden, Colorado, plans to take a gap year and then apply for grad school or work after graduation.


Caden MontanoTell us about your involvement and/or student leadership roles in and/or outside of ENVD.
CU swim and dive

What inspired you to come to ENVD when choosing your school?
My passion for The arts and architecture

What is one of the greatest experiences or lessons from your time at CU Boulder that you'll carry with you into the next chapter of your life?
My greatest experience was having a great group of people from the swim team to be around.

Based on what you know now, what is your best piece of advice for other students?
The next four years go by in a flash.

Describe one of your favorite memories.
There are so many memories I love, but if I had to pick one it would be the time this winter where I've gotten the chance to go skiing all across the country and especially with my best friends.

If you could say anything to your classmates what would you say?
When staying up all night to finish your projects, drink Yerba mate #notsponsored

What does graduating from college represent for you?
It represents a stepping stone to my future goals.

What are your plans beyond graduation?
I plan to take a gap year and then apply for either grad school or work.