Reflection: Weeks 8-14.

It's that time again, Reflection.
Advocacy
I'll start out with the advocacy project we did. Although this wasn't my favorite project because usually I try to stand clear from politics and that sort of thing. I grew up where politics brought out the worst in people, all that disagreeing and arguing. My family apparently doesn't believe in the phrase "Let's agree to disagree" Besides my sappy childhood memories, the advocacy aspect of this class helped me with taking that last step into the operational phase for the things that I have come to care about most, such as air and water.

Photo-essay
The photo essay was one of my favorite projects. It wasn't the same old, same old write a 1500 word essay and I think that's a big part of what got me motivated. It was something different to experience and try. I have always had an interest in photography and this project allowed me to express that interest but also express what I care about.

Junk
The junk project I think was my favorite. I loved seeing everyones projects and ideas and plan to try some of them. While searching for a project to do, I discovered several other projects that I am going to do. Some projects I am doing for Christmas gifts to family and friends. This project helped me discovered new ways to recycle, renew, reuse, and upcycle.

Share and Voice
I'm glad the share and voice gave us an opportunity to share any subject we wanted to that was environmentally related of course. It was interesting reading other peoples' topics and ideas. It gives us to teach the class and hear other opinions.

Overall, the last half of this semester and this class as whole has been one of my favorites. Thanks to all that have made this class great!

Reflection: Weeks 1-7

The first half of the semester is over and I still feel like we just started. I'm still learning and getting use to this blogging idea and all the assignments that go with it. I have come to find that this class is very quite interesting. All the conversations we have had about the government and the environment and especially snack time! I haven't had snack time since seventh grade, and I learned that I have missed it! The most significant thing that I have learned and that has impacted me the most is watching the movie Tapped. After watching that video I literally went home and finally went through my cupboards and got rid of all my processed foods, such as chips, mac n cheese, pasta side salads, etc. I also did some informing to my roommates about the big Culligan water jug they drink out of. I don't think it changed their minds, which is okay, but they were happy to listen. I'm excited to start this new chapter in my life of eating healthier and better foods. I have also decided that I'm going to start buying more local foods, such as beef. To help support our local farms. This class has helped me realize a lot and I think it should be required for all majors. I have some friends who won't drink anything but bottled water or pop, and I feel that me explaining things to them isn't as much of an impact as if they were to actually take the class. I'm excited to learn more in the second half of the semester.

Welcome to Fun in the Sun with Andrea

Welcome to Fun in the Sun with Andrea

My name is Andrea  and I'm studying Community Health Education. Something I love to do is to be outside in the sun biking, hiking, or just being a beach bum. This blog is going to be about having fun outdoors, under the warm sun while being environmentally friendly! There are 5 possible types of posts on my blog. They Include:

1. Advocacy Project
2. Eye Openers
3. Reflections
4. Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change
5. Share and Voice

If you notice at the bottom of this post, the categories will be listed as labels. This post has been labeled with all five kinds of posts. You will also see the number of each kind of post in my Labels Gadget at the top of the page. All post titles from now on will begin with one of the categories above.

The members of my web group are:

1. Amy and Kristen@Enviro-Surfing with Amy & Kristen 
2. Sarra@Sarra's Notes in Nature
3. Jamie@Jamie on the Big Lake
4. Caleb@Caleb Cares About Contamination 

You can follow my blog by clicking "Follow this Blog" in the gadget column. You can see my complete profile and all the blogs I am following by clicking on "See Complete Profile." I hope everyone learns to have just as much fun in the sun as I do!