Childhood Adventures and Academic Aspirations

In this chapter, the speakers reflect on their lively childhoods in a large family, sharing stories of sports, outdoor play, and the need for personal space. They discuss pivotal moments in high school that fueled their passion for physics and shaped their academic ambitions, particularly inspired by an engaging physics teacher. The narrative also highlights challenges faced during the college application process, ultimately leading to their decision to study electrical engineering at the University of Denver.