2025/Alexander S-

To me a home is somewhere I can go anytime. Somewhere I can stay and be safe. Somewhere I can rely on. I know my home won't leave me. One place that's home to me is the beautiful state of Colorado.

I've lived in Colorado for a little over 4 years and have gotten very familiar with the environment. It's the first time I've gone to a school in America and it was a completely different environment compared to Dodea schools. In my opinion, American schools are better than Dodea schools by a landslide. Especially the schools in Colorado and the town I lived in. I have many friends that live here, friends I can trust and go to for help. Most of my family is here from my mom and dad side so I can always have someone to go to. Colorado was the last time I saw my brother after he moved to go to college. I really miss him and hope I see him again soon. I'm going to miss a lot from Colorado. I really hope I'll be able to visit there again.

I grew so familiar with the trees, roads, mountains, even the colors of the grass. Colorado is a very safe and beautiful state. There are so many opportunities in Colorado and so much to do. A major reason why I view Colorado as a home is I have a sense of belonging when I'm here, I feel comfortable, and I feel that I truly belong here.

I was born in colorado and stayed there for the first year of my life which is where I learned how to walk. I also learned how to ski here, and I found my favorite hobby, Fishing. I love fishing. During the summer I would go every single day. I had to haul all my gear on a bike and pedal for 20 minutes to get to my spot but it was always worth it. I also learned how to golf while I was here and thankfully I lived very close to an amazing golf course. At night me and my friend would jump in the creeks with flashlights and find thousands of golf balls.

Colorado is the place where I've had the most enjoyment out of all the places I've lived. It allowed me to feel the most alive and free, with many activities and opportunities. I’ve created some great friendships and memories here that I will never forget.

I learned so much about who I am while living here. I became very familiar and Emotionally attached to this state.

I was so lucky to live in Colorado and I recommend that everyone should visit Colorado Colorado and experience what it has to offer from the diverse culture to the Rocky mountains. This is why Colorado is my home, and no matter where life takes me, it will always be a part of who I am.