My name is Ben Curry,
While my list of passions ranges from environmental science to creative marketing, my identity is best summarized by a few key values.
I am a lifelong learner. From disassembling my own garbage disposal or espresso machine, to making my own motion graphics from scratch, I love learning how systems function and work together towards a common goal. Through my Environmental Studies Bachelor of Arts, I examined large environmental, and political systems that govern our natural world. For my senior thesis, I created a power systems model of South Africa’s entire electricity system, allowing me to pinpoint areas of high Co2 emissions and provide succinct infrastructure shifts to lower emissions.
I am a story teller. Inspired by characters from all walks of society, I have an innate drive to capture and tell stories in a digestible, and entertaining format that I find inspiring or entertaining. From stories of farm laborers with unique life philosophies, to anti-poaching efforts in Zimbabwe, I thrive on capturing, and conveying stories in visual formats.
I seek experiences. I thrive on the edge of uncomfort and uncertainty, finding that this realm is where my biggest growth occurs. From suffering through difficult mountain bike rides, to traveling through unfamiliar countries and learning new languages, I strive to learn more about myself and the incredible world around me through travel and experience.
My Education
United World College USA, Las Vegas, New Mexico. (Attended 2019-2021)
Colorado College, Colorado Springs Colorado. (Attended 2021-2025)
The United World College, USA (UWC-USA) changed my perception on education. This international baccalaureate boarding school brings ~200 students from 90+ different countries onto a small campus in New Mexico for the two year IB Diploma Programme degree. Apart from incredible academics, commitment to experiential education through the wilderness program, community engagement programs, and student initiatives allowed me to thrive in a multi-cultural melting pot. Apart from learning to love and appreciate individuals with different lifestyles and value systems, every dinner table conversation was underscored with incredible international stories and great laughs.
Colorado College, takes a different approach to a liberal arts degree. At Colorado College I took classes in 3.5 week "blocks" with intensive study of one class at a time, and 8 blocks in a year. This approach allowed me to full dive into every class in my Environmental Studies degree, with research projects and field visits not just frequent, but required for many courses. For my senior thesis I made a power systems model of South Africa's electricity system using a year of daily supply and demand data. Through this model, I provided decarbonization methods for the country.