ENR Final Reflection

The highlight of my ENR experience was spending time with my saplings at the beginning of my second year. It was really fun getting to know other ENR scholars and the ideas they had for the program. It was fun…

Since coming to Ohio State, a lot of things have changed about my lifestyle. How I use my free time has changed the most. I try to use a majority of it for studying or school work but that still…

My first two weeks of action have gone fairly well. I was able to implement some pretty simple techniques to reduce my energy consumption such as unplugging appliances when I’m not using them and being more conscious of turning off…

For the first week of Earth month, I’d like to try and improve my personal energy consumption. Using techniques like only powering appliances when they’re in use or conserving battery power, I hope to reduce the overall amount of energy…

After listening to the speaker, it seems that social entrepreneurship may not be the most effective way to help promote and implement sustainable energy. This is because the main target for awareness when it comes to renewable energy is large…

Social enterprise is the use of commercial means to produce revenue for or directly work on a certain cause. Using goods or services can be an effective way to help solve a problem. When it comes to energy sustainability, the…

As the energy industry is largely privatized, it is difficult for the public to directly influence a company’s habits. It is not, however, impossible. Community organization plays a large role in increasing awareness when it comes to energy sustainability. Getting…

The refugee crisis has become one of the largest issues facing humanity as a whole. Conflicts in Africa, the middle east and other places across the globe have displaced millions of people. The response from the governments of large and…

Columbus To-Do List pt.2

I chose the coffee and tea list for the Columbus To-Do List assignment. Throughout the semester I went to several coffee shops around Columbus. From the list, I visited Stauf’s, Mission Coffee, Impero and One Line Coffee. I enjoyed each…

During our discussion in ENR last Tuesday, I was able to take time to analyze my position in my career search. At the beginning of the class, I thought I had a pretty firm grasp as to what I’d like…