This class really opened my eyes to a lot of the problems going on in the world today. From global warming to starvation in Africa, I feel I have become much more rounded as a global citizen and am now taking a proactive approach to the climate crisis and conserving food.
The field trips were awesome. My favorite, by far, was the trip to Ding Darling. I liked the fact that it was in an environment I was somewhat familiar with. The papers were all very interesting topics to right on and I enjoyed spending time on them. The discussion posts were good, but a classroom setting would have been much better for connecting with my peers. I plan on developing a recycling program and starting to make an effort to not waste as much food.
I think that a colloquium, such as this, should be required for all students nation-wide. This would inform the next generation and be beneficial to all of us. The next generation is going to unfortunately inherit the problems the current generation is creating. Programs need to be in place to educate the youth of this generation to live sustainably and reverse the devastating damage we have done to our planet.
Overall this class changed my lifestyle. I have a concern for the environment now, whereas before I had little concern for anything involving “conservation”. I am now thinking of opening a environmental consulting company somewhere down the lin. Before this class I was thinking of trying to get into the oil industry. Talk about a drastic change for the better!
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