It has been an emotional week as I returned to my sit spot, knowing that it will be my last time there. I have noticed how the trees were leafless when I was there, and now they are filled with loads of green leaves. The flowers, on the other hand, are covering the entire green […]
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The Nation and Climate Change
I returned to my spot today and noticed how green the trees have become. I remember how they were leafless when I first arrived. I am no longer shivering as I am sitting at my sit-spot anymore. Nature is beautiful and I am very appreciative of the German’s government effort in dealing with the issue […]
Art, Literature, and Media
It was raining a little bit as I was walking out to my sit spot. It felt different though as I can hear the sound of the rain hitting my umbrella and the sound of the wind. I can see trees swaying by the wind. The field looks so green; it seems like the plants […]
Week 5: Environmental Justice
I can already see more flowers on campus as I walk back to my sit spot this week. The Bremen weather remains inconsistent, however, I hope it’ll remain warm so soon. It was hailing, then raining and turning sunny today. I took my umbrella with me as I was walking back to my sit spot […]
Week 4: Local and Community Climate Change
Today’s sit spot feels incredibly lively as students on campus celebrate Holi. I see colors and can hear loud music while students are laughing and singing to the music. I sometimes thought about ways to offset my carbon footprint since I took the plane from Boston to Bremen. I found it difficult to do so, […]
Week 3 – Water and Energy
It took me a while to get used to walking through dark empty rooms because the school was trying its best to save energy. I find using sensor lights to be a smart way to save energy, and this project allows me to learn that my university generates its own power which is very impressive. […]
Week 2 – It’s Finally Sunny!
I am so happy that it is finally sunny! As the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius, I can see frosts everywhere around campus. The sun shines creating a sparkly field, adding to the beauty of nature. It has been so cold and cloudy most days of the week, so I also got myself a […]
Hallo From Bremen!
This spot is called Green Field. It is located on the Constructor University campus in Bremen. It was built in a diamond shape and paths were built around it, so we can walk around it. While some trees lost their leaves, some manage to keep their leaves. I am impressed by how small white flowers […]