Intro Edited Waste of any kind is a common difficulty on a campus with over 40,000 students. However, at Penn State, we have opportunities to be more sustainable, whether it be Reuse containers at the dining halls or discounts at Starbucks for bringing in your own cup. Yet, we still have massive amounts of waste … Continue reading RCL (5): Draft Review and Issue Outline
Another activity I have been involved in since I was very young is dance. I started dancing at my local dance studio in 2010 at age 6. I took one class that was half ballet and half tap, and performed in a routine to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star at the end of the year. That … Continue reading PP (8): How Dance Influences Me
Across our Penn State campus, we have opportunities to be more sustainable, whether it be Reuse containers at the dining halls or discounts at Starbucks for bringing in your own cup. However, we still have massive amounts of waste including food waste, containers, and cups. Though there are opportunities, there is a wonder if these … Continue reading RCL (4): Issue Brief Intro
When I was in 2nd grade, I picked up my first Nancy Drew book. It caught my attention in my grade school library for its bright yellow spine, and I took the first one I saw home with me that day. I began to read it and was instantly hooked. From then on, I found … Continue reading PP (7): How reading has influenced my life
Plastic waste and consumption have been a major cause for concern in the protection of the environment. We use plastic every day, everywhere. We use hundreds of plastic utensils, coffee and drink cups, bags, and even plastic in our laundry detergent. Plastic is highly versatile and has been harnessed in millions of capacities, creating convenient … Continue reading CI (4): The Dangers of Plastic
As the daughter of two PhD accredited scientists, I have always had a tendency toward math and science. However, this was never because of pressure from parents. Throughout my adolescence, my drive for academics has always come from myself. My parents have served as inspirations rather than pressures, which I believe has been key to … Continue reading PP (6): The importance of mental health