Students attending the University of Guam are not only passionate in their studies but are also passionate in pursuing their hobbies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When not studying for an exam, two sisters can be found dancing with the island\u2019s only collegiate dance team, UOG Triton\u2019s Collective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camille \u201cCami\u201d Cosico, a third-year psychology major and philosophy minor, is the current vice president for Triton\u2019s Collective and has been with the team since 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her sister, Monica \u201cMoni\u201d Cosico, a first-year communication major and theater minor, joined Triton\u2019s Collective in Fall of 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She and her sister have been dancing since they were children and both continue to find inspiration from various celebrities and choreographers, such as BTS and Paris Goebel, who choreographed Rihanna\u2019s Super Bowl 2023 performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moni Cosico expressed her story as to how she became interested in dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always been interested in dancing since I was a kid, but the \u2018Step Up 3D\u2019 movie was what really got me into it,\u201d she said. \u201cSo, when my sister and I moved to Guam from the Philippines I was able to join dance teams in high school and now in college.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Cosico sisters, performances are an important aspect of being a dancer. They believe putting the work into being a better dancer ties into helping them perform better academically and relieve stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moni Cosico expressed how dancing promotes discipline in her day-to-day life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe skills I need for my major are presenting and public speaking and this is where dance practice comes into place,\u201d she said. \u201cSomething I learned through being a part of Triton\u2019s Collective is making sure that days prior [to a performance or presentation] I know my stuff,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cami Cosico explained that dancing as a student also helps her with her mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn a way, dancing also helps with mental health because college can be stressful,\u201d she said. \u201cWhen you come to practice your brain shuts off and helps you focus on one thing and then you start to feel better afterwards because it helps you cope with your stress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cami Cosico expressed her feelings of success when it comes to dance, however she noted that her definition of being successful might be different from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor me, an easy way to define success is if I\u2019m happy where I\u2019m at and I\u2019m happy in what I\u2019m doing, then I am successful,\u201d she said. \u201cIf I\u2019m able to entertain and make an impact on the people around me then that is success.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a student, spending time pursuing your hobbies does not take away from your journey towards getting your degree. In fact, it can enhance your experiences and help you in developing the skills needed to become successful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Students attending the University of Guam are not only passionate in their studies but are also passionate in pursuing their hobbies.  When not studying for an exam, two sisters can be found dancing with the island\u2019s only collegiate dance team, UOG Triton\u2019s Collective.  Camille \u201cCami\u201d Cosico, a third-year psychology major and philosophy minor, is the … <\/p>\n

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