Christopher Blue
Christopher Thomas Blue is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Washington where he is majoring in Political Science. He is set to graduate in Fall 2009. After graduating, he hopes to travel extensively, possibly participating in an international graduate program. Eventually, he would like to pursue a degree in law.
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