Carter Martin Abrahamsen

Education

Colby College

Location: Waterville, Maine

Class: Junior, Class of 2026

Major: Economics

Relevant Coursework: Calculus I Revisited, Science Writing, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Research Methods and Statistics (Economics).

JanPlan: Dare Skyward (Flight School, ’23)

Extracurriculars

Rugby Club Team (Fall & Spring)
Outdoor Outreach
Colby Outing Club
Colby Running Club

Cape Elizabeth High School

Class: Class of 2022

Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Work Experience

Airlink Flight School Intern

Inaugural Intern at the Waterville Airport (KWVL), 2024

Assisted in the day-to-day operations of running a flight school and learned about aviation basics and using a flight simulator.

Penobscot River Trails Intern

Inaugural Intern, 2024

Assisted in trail maintenance and the daily operations of maintaining a land conservation area for a non-profit organization.

Lakeside Marina Dock Master

Rangeley, Maine – Seasonal 2022, 2023

Assisted customers with boat rentals and briefed them on boat safety before departure.

Roger Page Ski & Ride School

Snowboarding Instructor, Saddleback Mountain – Seasonal 2022

Improved the skills of beginner snowboarders and taught customers of all ages how to snowboard safely.

Cape Robotics Sea Perch Summer Camp

Founder & Instructor – Seasonal 2021

Instructed middle school students on how to build underwater robots.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Experienced in geographic data visualization and mapping software.

R Studio

Skilled in statistical computing, data analysis, and visualizations.

Stata

Proficient in managing, analyzing, and visualizing large datasets.

Personal Growth

Tough Mountain at Sunday River Participant, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, 2023
Trail Maintenance Volunteer Service Work, Rangeley and Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 2021, 2022
iRobot Job Shadow, 2022
MIT Splash Participant, 2017, 2018, 2019
MIT Makeathon Design Challenge Participant, 2020
Ripple Effect Leadership Program Participant, 2018
Colby Outdoor Orientation Trip Leader, 2024

Fly Fishing

A huge passion, spending peaceful mornings by the river perfecting the art of fly fishing.

Snowboarding

Carving through powdery slopes and teaching others the joy of snowboarding.

Rugby

Playing as part of a team, building camaraderie, and enjoying the sport’s competitive edge.

Card Games

Strategizing fiercely in Hearts and Gin Rummy, with a competitive hand at every game.