As I mentioned, being a GESC scholar is more than your work inside the classroom. Here's a snapshot of how I continued my global and environmental commitment outside of class.
DEBATE
Debate was my official GESC elective. I started debating my junior year and since have covered a wide range of political topics. Being a part of debate, allowed me to dive into political issues that often divide us. Debate even gave me exposure to serious environmental issues like climate change, fracking, carbon emission taxes, and animal rights.
Pa'lante PRISM Loomis' latinx affinity group
As one of the presidents of Pa'Lante I have been able to plan various events to teach the larger community about my culture. Within the Latinx culture there are various sub cultures. Being president of Pa'Lante allowed me to explore what it means to be a global scholar. For example, I learned about Colombian, Brazilian, and Mexican dishes, songs, and traditions.
PRISM has been a home to me to talk about important issues to poc like myself in a safe space. Being apart of PRISM has made me more of a global scholar in the same way that being apart of Pa'Lante has shaped my identity. I now know more about black, multi-racial, African, Indian, and Caribbean culture because of the connections I've made through PRISM.