Hello! My name is Mika, and I am a rising Junior at Wellesley majoring in Religion and Architecture. I spend most of my free time gardening (currently I have been clear cutting crown vetch), attempting to teach myself woodworking (I love making spoons and butter knives), wandering through nature in search of secluded spots where I can sit quietly and soak in the scenery, running around the town in search of new trails, sitting in front of my window, drinking coffee, watching the breeze rustle the pine trees, and lastly, reading obscure texts on Zen Buddhism which leave me in a wonderfully paradoxical state of utter confusion and profound joy. 

During this internship, I hope to broaden and deepen my understanding of the Wellesley landscape and become more aware of my place and impact upon the natural community. It fascinates me how easy it is to forget our place in respect to our natural environments, when that is precisely where we get our nourishment and life force. Through this opportunity, I intend to cultivate deeper awareness and actively work to remember and take care of the vast intricacy of the natural world. Ultimately, I hope to consciously and harmoniously weave myself into it.