“We all have a part in making our environment better. It’s not going to change just because we are talking about it”
I’m interested in promoting community health, which involves both psychological and environmental elements
“I believe that many of the people in the community and college work together to try to bring the best to the community”
“I may not be changing the universe by engaging with this community, but I am changing the world around me and that is still so powerful!”
“It is imperative that Oberlin focus on improving energy performance in all new and existing buildings”
“The goal of the Experience Oberlin website is to help both visitors and locals understand all the neat stuff going on in this little city!”
“Our goal is to work towards a sustainable and productive local food system”
“Everything has life. That means that we should be concerned for the whole environment”
“We have enjoyed so many events in beautiful and historic Oberlin that we wanted our wedding to be here too!”
“At Oberlin, there’s a real sense of community and a wide range of people coming together and getting to know each other”
“My experience interviewing Oberlin community members showed me that students can play a strong role in the communities they are a part of”
“My climate action plan is living a more minimalist lifestyle with fewer possessions”
“Oberlin is such a great place. I really feel like I belong here”
“Oberlin’s Climate Action Plan is a community plan. Ecolympics shows how all of us together can make it happen!”
“I’m inspired by programs that aim to impact as many people as they can. The Legion Field Community Gardens does that”
“I think the power of listening to people is extremely underrated in the world”
“It takes stopping, listening, and using common language to understand another person’s point of view instead of pushing your own agenda-- that’s what is necessary for us to move forward”
“Our middle room is like a little living room where you can sit, be comfortable and not worry about anything”
“Kids are making connections and talking about the ways that processed foods can be unhealthy”
“Resilience is a collective group effort. Human connection is key to staying resilient!”