Dylan Radford  Introduction

   Hello class my name is Dylan Radford. I was a duel Enrollment student in high school and this is my first year going to Daytona State full time. I enjoy coming to the classes and discussions that my professors offer rather than in high school. It has been a pretty big transition for me and at 18 years old I am finally being forced to think about what I want to do for the rest of my life. At first I was interested in criminology but quickly realized that it was not a field I could see myself in for the rest of my life. So I had to really think. I thought of the things that bring me the most joy in life. 

surfing, Ponce Inlet, Fl.

   

The things that bring true joy to my life are things like running, biking, surfing, hiking. These things all share a common atmosphere which is the outdoors. I have grown up in Daytona Beach and near the ocean all my life. I really love the environment and respect it for its beauty and danger, especially when surfing. In fact, I have learned a lot more about the environment by doing all of these outdoor activities. Now that I have pieced all of this together I've decided to change my major from criminology to environmental science because I feel like I need to see if I can make an impact on this field. I believe I can because I have so much love for the environment. 

     Now a little more about me. I love music and I have been playing guitar since I was around the age of nine. My dad is the person who got me to start playing but I quickly developed my own style of playing speed metal and modern hardcore/ punk songs. I post videos on my Instagram of new techniques or songs that I learn. Music has helped me mentally overcome huge obstacles and has given me a confidence that I can do anything as long as I give it my full attention and practice. I love to surf like I said earlier but I have been kick boxing and practicing Muay Thai for about a year and a half and it has quickly become one of my favorite sports. I have also been dating my girlfriend, Madison for 3 years. we got together during our sophomore year of high school and haven't been apart since.

Thunderbird Falls in Chugiak, Alaska