Personal growthAcademic passionOvercoming a setbackSportsPersonal challenge
PROMPT: When not surveying the stars, peering through microscopes, or running through coding marathons, Caltech students pursue an eclectic array of interests that range from speed-cubing, reading, yoga, playing musical instruments and theater arts, to solving puzzles, hiking, painting, and building or inventing new gadgets. We understand that everyone needs an outlet or two. What is a favorite interest or hobby, and why does it bring you joy? (Max: 200 words) In climbing, if you’re trying hard, you spend a lot more time falling down than actually going up; more time at the bottom looking up…
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