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Hometown – Quito, Ecuador

How do you engage with sustainability?

The main way I engage with sustainability is through talking about environmental problems on a daily basis with the people in my life. I believe that the best way to fight large-scale problems such as climate change is to communicate them in a way that more people start caring more about the environment. 

What do you study and why?

I study Geoscience, especially in the Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences track because I genuinely get excited about learning how our planet works/worked in the past or when environmental problems are related to human social issues. I am passionate about learning about these issues and thinking about ways where I can help solve them in the future. 

What other campus groups are you involved with?

Around campus, you can see me involved in the Princeton Conservation Society, Service Focus as well as Más Flow Dance Company, and the Jazz Vocal Ensemble.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I play guitar, sing, and watch movies with my friends 🙂 

Share a fun fact about yourself!

I got my scuba diving certificate this last summer! 

Hometown – New York, NY 

How do you engage with sustainability?

I maintain mindful practices about my daily consumption and waste, like always seeking to buy second hand and eating a vegetarian diet. To me, a big part of sustainability is being kind to others and to yourself, so I’m always looking for ways to exercise my sustainability goals that are fun and collaborative.  

What do you study and why?

I am interested in studying anthropology because I am eager to study how cultural systems shape our world. I am also interested in gender and sexuality studies and urban studies because I would like to study the intersections between these disciplines and anthropology. 

What other campus groups are you involved with?

I am a Peer Educator for the Princeton Gender + Sexuality Resource Center. I am also a core volunteer for the Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice. I am also a very enthusiastic member of the Ballroom Dance Club! 

What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time I love to cook with my roommates and go on walks around Princeton! 

Share a fun fact about yourself!

I am very proud of my dorm’s second hand couch that I got for free on Craigslist! 

Hometown – Falls Church, VA 

How do you engage with sustainability?

I engage with sustainability through remaining conscious of my actions as an individual and their possible impacts on the environment. I also consider the ways in which sustainability can influence areas outside of the environment including racial justice and gender based discrimination.  

What do you study and why?

I am studying Public Policy with certificates in African American Studies and possibly Spanish Language & Culture because I want to help create positive change while working within the legal system for people who have been negatively impacted by fixable problems.  

What other campus groups are you involved with?

I dance with 3 on campus dance groups: Princeton University Ballet, BodyHype Dance Company, Black Arts Company. I am also a member of Students for Prison Education Reform and Generational African American Student Association.    

What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time I enjoy listening to podcasts, riding my bike around campus, and spending time with friends!  

Share a fun fact about yourself!

A fun fact about myself is that I have danced since I was 4 years old! 

Hometown – Chino Hills, CA

How do you engage with sustainability?

In my day to day life, I engage with sustainability by overall carrying myself with environmental consciousness. Doing little things like making sure to recycle my coffee cups, being conscious about my water use, and turning off the lights in my dorm room help me reduce my footprint and be as sustainable as possible. I also try to keep myself educated and updated on sustainability, whether it be on campus or as a global citizen.

What do you study and why?

I am considering majoring in either mol bio or EEB because I have always been really passionate about the living sciences. Not only is biology fascinating, but it can be used to make such a big impact on the world around us.

What other campus groups are you involved with?

Besides being a busy student and an EcoRep, I am also involved in the Princeton Arab Society as the social chair!

What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time (when I have it) I love painting, going on walks, binge watching Netflix, and staying up talking to my friends.

Share a fun fact about yourself!

I have a twin brother, I did mixed martial arts for 6 years, and I am trying to visit every continent by the end of my college career!

Hometown – Johns Creek, GA 

How do you engage with sustainability?

I try to be especially cognizant of my recycling and waste practices, as well as energy and water consumption. I also make efforts to avoid plastic waste by bringing tote bags to the store and using reusable straws/utensils.  

What do you study and why?

I am majoring in Comparative Literature with a cognitive science certificate. I really enjoy reading and engaging with texts while being able to incorporate a psychological lens to view literary characters in relation to the real world.

What other campus groups are you involved with?

Quizbowl, Sinfonia, La Vie en Cello, TigerLaunch/E-Club, and The Daily Princetonian. 

What do you like to do in your free time?

I really enjoy watching TV and playing video games with my roommates. Recently, I’ve been trying to get back into chess! 

Share a fun fact about yourself!

During the pandemic, I folded over 1,000 origami cranes for fun. 

Hometown – Oxford, MS

How do you engage with sustainability?

I like to be conscious about the waste that I am producing in my day-to-day life and try my best to minimize that. I love going thrifting as a way to expand my wardrobe and reduce my environmental footprint. I’m also really passionate about sustainability research and work on projects relating to water quality and pollution.  

What do you study and why?

I’m majoring in MAE and I hope to get certificates in Sustainable Energy and Robotics and Intelligent Systems. I’m particularly interested in the intersection of environmental consciousness and air travel with the goal of decarbonizing the aviation industry.  

What other campus groups are you involved with?

On campus I am involved in the Princeton Debate Panel, Peer Reps, Civic Leadership Council, and Más Flow Dance Company. 

What do you like to do in your free time?

Recently, I have gotten into embroidering so I have been working on some projects related to that. I also love to cook dishes from different cuisines and work out! 

Share a fun fact about yourself!

I like to go fishing and have caught over 15 different species of fish! 

Hometown – Livingston, NJ  

How do you engage with sustainability?

Period Sustainability and Menstrual Equity  

What do you study and why?

SPIA, certificates in SML and Bioengineering (interested in decarbonization, climate change, and effective energy transition models)  

What other campus groups are you involved with?

Menstrual Products Task Force, Writing Center, Naacho  

What do you like to do in your free time?

Run + finding new coffee spots!  

Share a fun fact about yourself!

I’ve recently been trying to do a crossword a day

How do you engage with sustainability?

With previous interests in politics, I engaged with sustainability a lot at the national and international level working at the UK Parliament and taking part in COP26. However, I also want to engage sustainably on the grassroots level and have given lectures on sustainable financing and sustainable investing! 

What do you study and why?

I am a prospective Economics Major with Certificates in Finance and Environmental Studies! In high school, I loved human geography and macroeconomics. That alongside the fact that I intend to pursue a career in finance with a focus on impact investing means that I can cover both my career goals and interests with my course selection! 

What other campus groups are you involved with?

I am involved in Scholars of Finance, an ethics-based finance group, Tiger Investments, Princeton Rugby, and the Pan-African Students Association! 

What do you like to do in your free time?

To wind down, I love listening to music (all types but I love jazz), exploring new cities, and playing squash or golf! 

Share a fun fact about yourself!

I had never visited the United States before coming to Princeton! 

Hometown – Antigo, WI 

How do you engage with sustainability?

Recently, I’ve been working on reducing my food waste and single-use plastic consumption. Also, I usually opt to eat plant-based proteins like Beyond Burgers, non-farmed meat, or wild-caught fish.  

What do you study and why?

I study Politics and am getting certificates in Environmental Studies and Values & Public Life! I’m especially interested in the geopolitics of decarbonization and climate change and hope to work as an environmental lawyer or advisor after graduation.  

What other campus groups are you involved with?

I’m a member of the Daily Princetonian (check out some of my news articles!), and also work for the Office of Sustainability as a Campus-as-Lab research assistant.  

What do you like to do in your free time?

I absolutely love taking naps… and going backpacking, taking care of my plant babies, and playing ice hockey!  

Share a fun fact about yourself!

I grew up hunting whitetail deer on my family’s 80-acre farm in Wisconsin! 

Hometown – Cranford, New Jersey  

How do you engage with sustainability?

I engage with sustainability in various ways from reducing my carbon footprint and consumption as an individual to engaging in direct action to promote sustainability within my communities. In my junior year of high school I founded- and still am actively involved in- an environmental education organization called The Green Cause, where high school students create lesson presentations and other educational content for schools and social media. I created this platform to empower high school students to actively participate to improve their communities and create educational resources for schools. 

What do you study and why?

I am a mechanical engineering student because I am passionate about renewable energy/ technology. The transition to renewable energy is one of the most important global projects, and I want to contribute by either working with battery technology or nuclear fusion. 

What other campus groups are you involved with?

I’m President of Princeton Student Climate Initiative, which focuses on pursuing different climate initiatives ranging from collaborations with Princeton’s municipality to creating awareness of various environmental issues. We are currently in the process of establishing environmental volunteering opportunities with the PACE Center. I also am a partial member of 2D Co-op, which practices sustainability by composting and only cooking delicious vegetarian & vegan foods. Although not related to sustainability, I am a Humor Writer at The Daily Princetonian and plan to get more involved in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I enjoy hanging out with friends, hiking, thrifting, partaking in photography, and writing humor articles where I get to unwind and satirize Princeton events.

Share a fun fact about yourself!

I own way too many green pieces of clothing, please help