Sustainability

I believe that the concept of sustainability in our environment is very important. In order to ensure a future we must all live sustainable lives to protect our environment. I am a history major and an education minor and I plan to teach either middle or high school. Although the environment and sustainable living is rarely a topic of discussion in my classes, I believe it may be something I can stress the importance of when I begin to teach. History is the study and analyzing of the past, thus we can use history to study the history of environment and sustainability among our ancestors. How did people live in 1850? Did they recycle?

Sustainability within my personal lifestyle is important but unfortunately it is not something I am constantly aware of. I do make an effort to use the three rs, I do use the "green" bags that many stores are now providing instead of plastic, I recycle glass, plastic, and paper, and I always pick up after myself. Sustainable living is something that I know is important and I attempt to live sustainably but I also know that I do not put in as much effort as I should.

I believe that the concept of sustainability in university education is very important. As college students, we are the future. Learning about the environment and the importance of its protection allows us to start living that way but also allows us to spread the word. I believe it is especially important for students going into the field of education. I can honestly say that before attending FGCU I did not know much about the environment and what can happen if we continue to live the way we do. My science and technology class opened my eyes to the plethora of environmental issues we face. There are so many environmental issues that need to be addressed and I believe that is the duty of university education to make sure students know what lies ahead if we do not change our ways.