I just wanted to send you a quick email thanking you for this summer! I had so much fun during the two weeks and learned a lot! From the workshops to 3DS, I never would have learned the things I’ve learned through this program! I’ve been talking with my friends and family about living more… Read More
I have started to consider a career in urban planning using green infrastructure. I was previously interested in architecture, but this seems like a great merger with my other passion, conservation, and it definitely opened up new doors for me.
Sustainable Summer has completely shifted my understanding of sustainability, environmental justice, climate impact, and green infrastructure. It was fascinating to hear about such important issues from a variety of experts, as well as people who experience daily life in New York.
Through the program, I met some of the most exceptionally talented, educated, and compassionate people I have perhaps ever met in my entire life, some of whom I intend to remain friends with for as long as possible. Since the program, I want to focus on the economics of environmentalism as well as economics as… Read More
I never thought about how social sustainability existed in addition to environmental sustainability. Sustainable Summer has helped me see it’s possible to achieve goals that seem out of reach. I will never forget this experience and will apply a lot of what we learned to my life.
I was lucky enough to not only get accepted but to be provided with a substantial scholarship. The time I had was unforgettable, and thank you so much for allowing this opportunity to become possible. I can’t imagine the year-long work involved in making these programs possible.
The 3DS portion of this program might have been the most impactful experience of my life. I remember drinking two five-hour energies, staying up until 4 AM and just working hard at perfecting our presentation. And, yeah, that doesn’t sound fun at all; but, the rush (not just from the 5-hour energies) and pure joy… Read More
Sustainable summer taught me about the intersection between environmental sustainability and social justice. Since the program ended, I have looked into ways that I can potentially combine that intersection into a career by studying Environmental Law and Policy.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with so many passionate and dedicated individuals. I find that its easy to lose hope when it doesn’t seem like anyone is acknowledging the problems at hand. However, since this program, I have to say that I am genuinely impressed and inspired by my peers and have more hope for the… Read More
My highlight of the program was definitely the people there. Being in an environment where everyone was interested in the same environmental sustainability but also from extremely unique backgrounds allowed for very insightful points of view and healthy conversation on these topics. Our group was able to bond extremely well over these issues and I… Read More
