Author: Thomas

Hi everyone—it’s Thomas! If you’ve been following our posts, you might remember that Craig and I just started our freshman year at WashU in the last post. We shared our first impressions back then, but this time, I want to give you a snapshot of what it actually feels like to live it day by day. 🌟 The Pace Shock I knew college would be challenging, but I didn’t expect the pace to be this fast.I’m taking five classes this semester—most students take four—and since my focus area…

Part 1 – Thomas: Finding Your North Star “When you’re talking about building a career… the number one most important variable is timing. Some people call that luck, but I don’t think it’s just luck. There are elements of timing you can control… and that’s a unique skill set, because it requires a tremendous amount of self-awareness.”– Dr. Brian Kim Hello, readers! This summer has been full of milestones. Craig and I graduated from high school, left the comfort of home, and began our first semester of college. Exciting?…

“If you only do what’s normal, you’ll only get normal results.” – Hosei Kijima Hello, readers! Welcome back to Discover Your Star ! If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe below ↓ so you don’t miss our upcoming interviews! At Discover Your Star, we usually feature innovators in STEM—scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs pushing boundaries in their fields. But today, we’re taking a different approach. This time, we’re spotlighting a professional athlete: Hosei Kijima, a professional soccer player for D.C. United in Major League Soccer (MLS). Why a Soccer Player? You…