Unfiltered: The Hilltop Becomes Home
This article is part of an ongoing series, in which students document their experiences, both on campus and beyond, from their unique perspective.
Alex Castillon ’20 is a Writing & Rhetoric major. “My favorite part of Austin is just how much of a creative hub it is for artists, musicians and writers,” he says. “I think the city faces a lot of challenges politically and socioeconomically, as all cities do, but out of that darkness always comes the light of truthful art that inspires people and starts real change.”
More about Alex
Tea or Coffee? Tea! My dream is to reach the level of comfort of the Celestial Seasonings sleepytime bear.
What inspires you? People and stories. Everyone has one.
What do you do in your free time? I love thrift stores. Not fancy upscale ones — Goodwill is where it’s at. Also doing anything outdoors, listening to music or going to the movies. Oh, and sometimes I actually write, if I’m lucky!
What are you doing this summer? I’m currently a multi-media intern for Freestyle Language Center, where I film events, interview students, and generate content for their YouTube channel. I’m also a site manager for Badgerdog’s creative writing summer camp.