Month: January 2020
What’s Your Sustainability Superpower?
What’s your sustainability superpower? This is one of the questions we ask as part of our admissions process (along with what’s your kryptonite). It’s a fun question that helps us understand what motivates someone to “act sustainably,” which is a useful barometer to gauge a student’s interest in and readiness for our program. So, we… Read More
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Introducing Alumni Profiles! | Alumni Profile: Victoria Bartoszewicz
Welcome to the first post in a new Sustainable Summer series, Alumni Profiles! We are incredibly proud of the Sustainable Summer community. Folks who join us on program are passionate, intelligent, creative individuals, and are the true reason why the Sustainable Summer experience is so impactful. After the program ends, and the summer is over,… Read More
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New Year. New Website. New Ways of Thinking About Sustainability.
Caption: The author lounging outside our residence hall at Dartmouth during one of the few quiet moments of the summer. One of my earliest permaculture instructors, Javier Carrera, thought relaxing in a hammock was the epitome of luxury. I have spent a great deal of time over the past four months rebuilding the Sustainable Summer… Read More
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Sustainable Summer and RYEP | Global Education and Citizenship
A “global citizen” is someone who identifies with being part of an emerging world community, and whose actions contribute to building global values and practices. Frugality, integrity, humility, and cultural awareness guide our mission in creating the next generation of environmental leaders and responsible global citizens. You may know Sustainable Summer for bringing together… Read More
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