At first, I was pretty nervous about this class since the class structure was so different from any other class I'd taken. After learning about all the environmental issues that we've discussed in class, I feel like my perspective on the environment has definitely broadened and I feel like we as people do have more power to make positive changes than we might think.
For changes to myself, I would want to be more mindful of my consumption, live more sustainably, and prevent myself from being greenwashed (ex: research clothing brands and check labels to see if the material is actually somewhat eco-friendly).
Overall I really enjoyed this class as it felt like I could say anything without being judged and I didn't need to worry about having marks taken off for thinking differently. This was truly an unforgettable experience.
Hi Sharon,
I totally agree how unforgettable this course will be! I agree, we definitely have the power together in making real changes towards sustainability. I'm also glad you felt like the class was a welcoming experience where everyone could feel safe in having insightful discussions - I did too!
Personally, I think the point of this class is to take a dialectical view of environmental sustainability because each individual action has a ripple effect on the environment, and I like the freedom of expression and reflection in this class.
Hi Sharon, I totally agree with you, our prof is so nice, he gave us choices to study the topics we truly want, and he is also comprehensive, I really appreciate that he does not expect everyone to be talkative and perfect but allows us to make mistakes and just focus on what we actually learned.
Hi Sharon! I agree - I love that this course gives us a sense of empowerment with our freedom to express our opinions!
I love how you are giving acknowledgement to the discomfort that comes from being in new spaces! I agree that this is off the beaten path for envr, but really encourages novel growth and exploration in students :) it sounds like those are great changes to make in your day to day life.
I agree that this is truly an unforgettable experience! I also will be leaving this class with enough knowledge to live more sustainable by always researching before buying anything to prevent being greenwashed.
I agree that the course helped us understand that we have the power to initiate positive change!
Thank you for sharing! I also appreciated the judgement-free environment of this course and being able to broaden my lens on the variety of issues surrounding sustainability.
Hi Sharon, thank you for your reflection! I echo your sentiment that this course created a judgement-free zone and I think that is a key aspect of why this course was so enjoyable for a lot of people. I love your commitment to being more mindful of your consumption habits -- I'll be trying this as well. Goodluck!
Hi Sharon! I love your reflection (and the cute bunny gif)! I relate to your sentiment of being nervous about the class at the beginning because it is so different from the other classes I have taken. I ended up really liking it because of the judged-free space to share and generate ideas.
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for sharing. I certainly agree that the structure of this course is unique! But now I can definitely say that I am more knowledgeable about the climate crisis!