Being a freshman the transition into this semester was definitely interesting, a roller coaster ride at times. Everything was new, including the Eco-rep program. At some points I was upset at the direction it seemed we were headed but at other times I knew that we were right on track for our goal. For example, the zero waste week challenge was great because of the amazing energy that filled the eco-reps and resultantly the entire campus. We were able to raise awareness and the event was definitely a success.
However, the times that there seemed to be a lull really crashed down on our entire team. Specifically, the period after zero waste week when it seemed like we were not actually getting anything productive done but just hypothesizing. Especially since we're a group that is highly focused on acting now and doing as much as we can in the moment, during the planning process it can be really boring.
In general there were many times where I felt that I was growing really in love with the program but also other times when it seemed like I was distancing myself. The key I believe is to stay involved and focused on our goal, which is to raise sustainability awareness. If we combine the exciting events with the proper planning I believe we can succeed and truly raise awareness on campus.
*Recyclopse*
