Florencia Correa Agazzi ’25 walks through the world with an artistic, creative mind. When asked what makes her happy, her response was making art: “Art is a way to express myself and have fun. It’s something I’ve loved since birth.” She likes to think of everything creatively, but it hasn’t always been this way. 

Correa Agazzi said that throughout her years at Castilleja, she has learned to grow out of her shell and become more extroverted. She finds herself excited to talk to new people, which has helped her reach out for help when she needs it in all aspects of her life. With this new mindset, she found her academic practices improved as well.

Correa Agazzi has especially chosen to dedicate her time to Casti Fasti, Castilleja’s cross country team. She said she started running in ninth grade because her parents forced her to, but she ended up loving it. Her passion grew accidentally, stemming from the healthy team dynamic: “Working hard made me feel proud of myself, and others too.” Correa Agazzi said that after strenuous three-mile races, she feels pride for her teammates.

When asked about her most memorable moment at Castilleja, Correa Agazzi didn’t hesitate to talk about her GIT trip in junior year, when she went to Indonesia. The group she went with, along with the trip itself, was so enjoyable that she said it was her favorite trip she had ever gone on. On this trip, not only did she bond with her peers and learn about herself and who she is, but she was also able to interact with the world in ways she had never experienced before. She said being able to thrive and live in the culture of another country made her feel good.

If she could give any advice to her younger self, Correa Agazzi would say, “Try absolutely everything and know when to stop.” Correa Agazzi has appreciated her time at Castilleja, trying new things and finding her passions.