Over the past two years I have been very uncertain about what I want do with my life. A part of me wants to live life that is centered around travelling the world in order to gain some form of enlightenment with what it means
We envision a world where people live sustainably and cooperatively in smaller communities which are diverse, equitable, and just. Today we focus on research and education on living sustainably with emphasis on reducing and changing energy consumption in the context of community to facilitate the
When applying to Whiterock Conservancy in the winter, I could not have foreseen the diverse and incredible experiences I would have at the end of my first internship. With just two weeks left to spend in Coon Rapids, Iowa, I am still acquiring new skills
At Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, we try to get people to use their land responsibly to conserve, protect, and improve soil and water quality through education. My main job is to help those in the office that need it, this means that there really
For my first co-op, I am back in Texas, my home state, working under the Research and Development (RAND) Corporation and the City Parks Alliance (CPA). The RAND Corporation exists to “help policymakers make decisions that are based on the best available information” with
I find it hard to believe that I've been working at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences for over a month now. The time has glided by noiseless as an albatross - you'll understand that reference later - and left me feeling
According to its website, the mission of the San Diego Audubon Society is “to shape a culture in San Diego where nature is a common interest of all – where people learn to appreciate, understand, and actively protect the natural world.” As is the case
Currently, I am employed at two locations, Housing Works Catering, and Bourbon Springs. At Housing Works Catering, they cater with a purpose: to help raise money and awareness for people who have HIV and AIDs. With strong ties between both Head Chefs of the Housing
[caption id="attachment_4824" align="alignright" width="225"] Working at Honest Folk in Rochester.[/caption] Impact Earth Inc. is a startup company whose mission is to keep waste out of landfills. The overall role is to spread zero waste initiatives and educate the community about zero waste practices. The company offers
For some, the idea of working a 9-to-5 job every Monday through Friday sounds like the worst thing that could happen to them. I thought I was one of those people who would go crazy working what might seem to be a boring and tedious
