Mr. Esteban Castro Platonoff was born and raised in Latacunga, Ecuador, in an adventurous family with his dad Diego, mom Carla, and younger brother Felipe.
When asked why he choose to attend Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) he said: “My family and I visited EKU in 2017, and I was amazed with how beautiful the campus is. Since that visit I had dreamed of studying in the United States and at EKU I found both great education and opportunities. After high school, I went on a volunteering experience for a year and then came to EKU. I have created life-lasting memories, knowledge and friends, and I will always be a Colonel!”
Mr. Platonoff is pursuing a B.S. degree in Environmental & Applied Geology, with a minor in Business, and a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Mr. Platonoff has played tennis since he was 5 years old, and he plays on the EKU Men’s Tennis Team. He also has two on-campus jobs; one as an Admissions Recruitment Ambassador giving tours around campus, and the other as a Tennis Assistant in the tennis center. He says that all of this keeps him very busy and productive.
During his time at EKU, Mr. Platonoff has earned several scholarships for which he says he is incredibly grateful. Also, he has earned a spot on the President’s List during 5 out of 6 of his semesters.
When asked what he has learned the most at EKU, he replied, “So much fascinating knowledge from my geology classes; rocks, minerals, and history.” After graduating in Fall 2025, he plans to enroll in a master’s degree program for environmental engineering or hydrology. Then, he hopes to return to Ecuador to contribute to water quality projects to help the local communities.
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