I certainly have high expectations for this Colloquium class, especially since I have an extreme interest in the environment and sustainability. I don't think a lot of students and even our parents for that matter truly understand or are educated on the importance of our environment, and how much we each have an impact on it. Since I have chosen to take this course virtually I expect to stay focused and organized to complete the field trips and course work. I've previously taken three natural science classes where the main focus was on Florida's environment and sustainability as well as global environments and sustainability. Therefore I already have formal training on what sustainability is, but in my own words I would say that sustainability is a way of living on Earth, using Earth's resources wisely, without using all resources so that our generation and future generations can live in a healthy functioning planet.
My chosen field of study is Communications. One could say sustainability has nothing to do with my major, but I would disagree, I believe every field of study whether it's communications or business relates to sustainability. As long as you're on this Earth, you exist within this environment you're a part of nature. I'm usually quite aware of my environment and my personal impact on it, but if I had to think outside the box on my personal behaviors that are unsustainable it would have to be how often I drive alone from place to place. I know we have to drive a lot in Florida because things are extremely spread out, but instead of using up a whole tank of gasoline for only one person, I could plan better with friends and family members to car pool.
