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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Service Learning Proposal
For my service learning proposal, I would like to propose a community organization known as InKarma. A group of young professionals that call themselves In>>Karma (http://inkarma.org/). I have never been so motivated, dedicated and determined to make a difference in society until I joined this amazing group. In>>Karma is quite simply a group looking to make a difference. Here is there mission statement: “InKarma Community Association, a registered Not-For-Profit organization consists of a group of young professionals and students who are dedicated to voluntary community service. Our mission is to develop and foster community spirit by promoting organized athletics, arts, recreation, education, social services and other community events” ("In>>karma mission statement," ). I chose to join InKarma because the opportunity presented itself right in front of me and really caught my attention. They are an amazing, young group of professionals looking to give back to the community – which is what I am looking to do as well.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
FGCU Campus Trip 2/1/2014
About 3 and a half years ago, I was accepted to Florida Gulf Coast University. I remember walking on the campus and feeling like such a small figure in a huge world. Everyone there was so friendly and made me feel at home. I noticed something that I'm sure every single student at FGCU noticed. I noticed that the environment is SUCH an important issue at FGCU. Florida Gulf Coast is an amazing name in environmental friendliness that has influenced the way I perceive the world around me. I have a new appreciation for nature now.
The students that go to FGCU are extremely knowledgeable about their surrounding environment. Compared to the average college student, we are more aware and concerned of the well-being of our school and environment around it. Florida Gulf Coast University has done a remarkable job instilling the importance of education in each and every student that attends the school. However, they have also done an even better job of enlightening and informing their students about the importance environmental sustainability.
You see, the differences between this school and a lot of other schools is that Florida Gulf Coast University actually does the things it preaches. They utilize renewable energy resources, such as their enormous solar field that generates megawatts of electricity to power the school.
Lessons about environmental education, ecological literacy and sustainability should be taught with the same importance and recognition that Florida Gulf Coast University implements. In my honest opinion, we are connected to our natural environment more than the average college student attending school in a big city somewhere. Backing on to the one and only Everglades, we are gifted with the presence of alligators, the Florida Panther, and other exotic species. FGCU is a school that lays the framework and foundation as a perfect example of what it means to be an effective environmental educational system.
Here is a picture of the FGCU solar field
The students that go to FGCU are extremely knowledgeable about their surrounding environment. Compared to the average college student, we are more aware and concerned of the well-being of our school and environment around it. Florida Gulf Coast University has done a remarkable job instilling the importance of education in each and every student that attends the school. However, they have also done an even better job of enlightening and informing their students about the importance environmental sustainability.
You see, the differences between this school and a lot of other schools is that Florida Gulf Coast University actually does the things it preaches. They utilize renewable energy resources, such as their enormous solar field that generates megawatts of electricity to power the school.
Lessons about environmental education, ecological literacy and sustainability should be taught with the same importance and recognition that Florida Gulf Coast University implements. In my honest opinion, we are connected to our natural environment more than the average college student attending school in a big city somewhere. Backing on to the one and only Everglades, we are gifted with the presence of alligators, the Florida Panther, and other exotic species. FGCU is a school that lays the framework and foundation as a perfect example of what it means to be an effective environmental educational system.
Here is a picture of the FGCU solar field
Sunday, January 26, 2014
ECHO Field Trip 1/25/14
1/25/14
The ECHO field trip was really touching. It was amazing to see exactly what ECHO does and what it aims to do to help farmers develop sustainable solutions to ending world hunger. I never knew that such an impeccable place that does so many good things is located right here in Fort Myers! Unfortunately my camera broke, but I was able to get a few pictures thankfully.
Here is where my adventure all started, here is my registration:
It is a beautiful preserve that is located in North Fort Myers. It includes the Global Farm and Research Center, Reference Library, Seed Bank, Tropical Fruit Nursery, Global Bookstore and Staff Offices.
Walking into the preserve there is a nursery of hundreds of plants:
Did you know that approximately 925 million people in the world are hungry? That's almost 1/7 the population of all humans! Many problems plague the hungry humans, like living in an urban area but not receiving enough money. or living in a rural area and not receiving enough nutrients. "In 32 years of assisting development workers around the world, ECHO has become the “go-to” organization for challenges faced by individuals and organizations"
I was very happy to help you this foundation. Paying $7 (student rate) is a small expense considering how much they do. Here is my ticket and a brochure I picked up outlining some aspects of the foundation.
Throughout the journey I learned a vast amount of information about ECHO. I learned that ECHO has Regional Impact centers located in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Arusha, Tanzania, with a Center in Ouagadougou, and Burkina Fas. The reason for these impact centers are easier access to resources for small farmers who need them.
References
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://echonet.org/what-we-do/
The ECHO field trip was really touching. It was amazing to see exactly what ECHO does and what it aims to do to help farmers develop sustainable solutions to ending world hunger. I never knew that such an impeccable place that does so many good things is located right here in Fort Myers! Unfortunately my camera broke, but I was able to get a few pictures thankfully.
Here is where my adventure all started, here is my registration:
It is a beautiful preserve that is located in North Fort Myers. It includes the Global Farm and Research Center, Reference Library, Seed Bank, Tropical Fruit Nursery, Global Bookstore and Staff Offices.
Walking into the preserve there is a nursery of hundreds of plants:
Did you know that approximately 925 million people in the world are hungry? That's almost 1/7 the population of all humans! Many problems plague the hungry humans, like living in an urban area but not receiving enough money. or living in a rural area and not receiving enough nutrients. "In 32 years of assisting development workers around the world, ECHO has become the “go-to” organization for challenges faced by individuals and organizations"
I was very happy to help you this foundation. Paying $7 (student rate) is a small expense considering how much they do. Here is my ticket and a brochure I picked up outlining some aspects of the foundation.
Throughout the journey I learned a vast amount of information about ECHO. I learned that ECHO has Regional Impact centers located in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Arusha, Tanzania, with a Center in Ouagadougou, and Burkina Fas. The reason for these impact centers are easier access to resources for small farmers who need them.
References
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://echonet.org/what-we-do/
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