“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
That’s the advice Colby Firnrohr wants other students to hear.
After taking a two-year gap following high school, Colby came to 4Cs unsure of exactly what he wanted his college experience to look like. Over time, he started getting involved, meeting new people, joining organizations, and saying yes to opportunities that pushed him outside his comfort zone.
Today, he’s a third-year Blue Economy student preparing for internships, hands-on work in shellfish farming, and a future career connected to the ocean environment he grew up around.
At 4Cs, every student’s path looks different; and that’s the point.
Whether you’re just starting college, returning later in life, or figuring things out one step at a time, there’s space here to grow, explore, and discover what’s next.
