3. Campus Field Trip

Its always so exciting to learn about the history of your school. It makes me proud of the campus and all that it is trying to do to stay enviromentally safe.

When we were walking on the trails and speaking about what kind of animals were calling FGCU home, I thought about the time when I actually saw a family of wildhogs. They were crossing the street, and looked harmless, BUT i wouldn't dare mess with them.

Another thing that I really enjoyed was the hammock and resting area. I have already told my friends that we should go out there and hangout. It seems relaxing, but they didn't want to hear it.

I really enjoyed our walk (minus the mud) of our campus, it made me apprciate all that FCGU is founded on.

:-) ttyl

My Neighborhood

Everyday I try to take a walk or do my daily run around my neighbor, simply because it is beautiful. Fountains, lakes, fish, trees, and even ducks walking around make my neighborhood that much more exciting.

I really enjoy being outside (esp. when it is nice outside) because of all the people that you see on a daily basis. I live in a community that is filled with families, retired couples and (good) college students (like me).

The community officials take pride in the neighborhood. They plant tree, landscape and keep our neighborhood very clean.

"You can't know who you are until you know where you are." by Wendell Berry is a very great quote, not just for this class and what it represents, but also for life in general.

Incoming Reflection

My first impression was definitely not a great one, but I can honestly say that I an enjoying the class so far. When first transfering to FGCU and the guide explaining "Colloquium", I was confused. Why was I required to take a course that had NOTHING to do with my major. I knew I had to take it so I signed up as quick as possible.

I have little nature experience. I love being outside, but in the woods? I don't know. I am terrified of snakes and I wouldn't know what to do if I saw an alligator.

I don't know If I have any anxieties, but I hope that this class is not as stressful as everyone says it is. My biggest goal of this class is to become more aware of my surroundings and the nature.

My major is communications and PR, and I know that this day in age many people and companies are going green. So the knowledge of this class may in fact be a huge positive of my career. :-)

ttyl

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