ESLR's

1) Effective User of Technology

I've drastically improved on effective use of technology by using the internet as my predominant method of getting research.  Also, I have learned what to look for in websites in order to avoid getting scammed or inadequate material such as tons of ads or short articles.  Now, I am learning basic troubleshooting skills as well so that I can fix my own problems if my computer goes on the fritz.  One example is when I did some network diagnostics after the internet went down at our house.  I found the problem and reset the router.

2) Effective Communicator

I admit I may have had some problems getting my point across before, but I am working hard on fixing that problem.  Now, I can say something and everyone understands.  Also, I have started helping people understand the lessons we're being taught if they still don't get it.  I'm not a tutor, but I'll gladly help people out if they need it.  So far, people seem to understand what I'm saying better than when I first started out as a Freshman.

Ten Hour SL Check

I am doing my service learning on a sustainable organic chicken farm with a woman named Betty Joseph and her husband.

So far, I have completed 10 hours working for her.

I have been gathering eggs that she sells and eats, taking care of the goats that she raises for meat, and building a new enclosure in order to make room for some more meat goats and some milking goats.

I have learned about some of the maintenance required in order to live a sustainable lifestyle.  It is more work than I previously thought in order to achieve a means of, in this case, attaining food.  That could be a downside to living sustainably.  However, I feel that it is a rewarding king of work.  The reason why is that as you work, you get to directly see the progress made and observe as your rewards come into being.  It gives you a strong sense of achievement and makes you feel useful.  This can be one of the benefits to sustainable living.

10 3rd Interview Questions

1) How do you practice sustainability?

2) What are the next steps you are going to take towards a sustainable lifestyle?

3) How would you convince someone to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle?

4) What are the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle?

5) Can you recommend some sources you used to adopt your lifestyle?

6) When did you start this lifestyle?

7) Why should I start living more sustainably?

8) Where can people learn more techniques for a sustainable lifestyle?

9) Does a sustainable lifestyle require any special technology other than alternative energy?

10) What obstacles did you encounter while converting to a sustainable lifestyle?