All64: Every corner of Colorado. CSU connects with every county.
“People from CSU all care for and look after each other, making it feel like home. There are so many opportunities at CSU, and I think everyone can find their place here.”
During the 2022-23 academic year, we are highlighting one Colorado State University student or alum from each of Colorado’s 64 counties. The Centennial State’s land grant university has a connection to the diverse lands and people from the counties of Moffat to Baca, Montezuma to Sedgwick and everywhere in between.
Elizabeth Brink
Major: Economics and International Studies with a concentration in Asian Studies
Why I chose CSU: When COVID hit I started looking at schools closer to home and when I visited CSU during a scholarship event, I immediately fell in love with the atmosphere and the people.
My favorite thing about CSU: The people are by far the best part of CSU. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive, making the school feel like one big family.
Clubs/organizations in college: Chinese Language Club
Scholarships/awards in college: Green and Gold Scholarship, Dean’s List, Honor Roll
Favorite achievement: Being able to study abroad for a year in Thailand and explore the country.
Career goals: I hope to work with nonprofit organizations to promote economic growth in developing countries.
Favorite instructor: Professor Chuchang Chiu, Chinese Language. She cares so much about her students and pushes each one to do their best. I learned so much Chinese from her in the first year and she supported my desire to learn and master the language.
Favorite NOCO food and hangouts: Waffle Lab, Alley Cat and Duncan’s Ridge.
Quirky fact: I am adopted from China but grew up in Colorado.
What do you tell people from Teller County about CSU: People from CSU all care for and look after each other, making it feel like home. There are so many opportunities at CSU, and I think everyone can find their place here.
Something people should know about Teller County: People from Teller County treat everyone as though they are their neighbors: with kindness and respect. It’s a small community of people who work hard and enjoy the simple things in life.
Favorite CSU tradition: The bonfire during Homecoming Week.
Biggest adversity you’ve overcome at CSU: It took me almost two years to decide what I wanted to major in, so when I finally landed on my current majors, I felt a deep sense of accomplishment and identity.
CSU’s All64 Project
Read about more students or alums in Colorado connected to all 64 counties. Explore all the questions and answers from every corner of the Centennial State.
