Buffs soccer standout Joss Orejel will be the first in her family to earn a college degree. (Grey Gibbs)
BOULDER — Joss Orejel admits "a little part" of her has always thrived when people have doubted her.
"It makes me strive just that much harder," Orejel said. "I think it actually makes me work a little harder and makes me want to prove them wrong."
Orejel will add to her ever-growing bucket of proof this week. The former Colorado soccer standout will graduate with a degree from the College of Media, Communication and Information, making her the first in her family to earn a university diploma.