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Sil Jacobus Alexander Kiewiet de Jonge

Class Year '23

Born and raised in the Netherlands to a British Mum and Dutch Dad with a brother and a sister. I was fortunate and lucky enough to attend school overseas. I met amazing people, had my best experiences, had my worst experiences, got inspired, and now I’m here pursuing a life in which I am the best version of myself. I love surfing, diving, swimming, skating, waves, sailing, etc.

Classes

Marine Biology, Climate Justice, Writing Seminar, GIS, Polar Ecology and Exploration, Statistics and Research Design, Mapping the Ocean Stories, International Wildlife Policy, Photography.

Favorite class:

Marine Biology!!

My approach to human ecology:

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Life on Mount Desert Island:

Playing in the shore break on Sand Beach without getting frostbite in my toes, working at sea with captain Toby, my friends.

Activities, traditions, celebrations:

The Happy Campers AKA the Traditional Skills group from the Outing Club. Football. Swimming with my inflatable flamingo. Catching Lobster, Fishing, Working at Sea, Ice skating.

Adventures yet to come:

Sailing the world, Becoming a better trumpet player, Eating healthily, Sending more letters, Climbing a “real” mountain, Seeing more animals, Learning from people, Helping some people, Helping myself, Becoming myself.

Best meal on campus:

Anything at TAB

COA might be the right college for you if...

If you enjoy funky people

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

schrek

Hometown:

Monnickendam, The Netherlands

A Video I Like Right this Minute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOiWPK9ufF0