Category Archives: Synthesis

I’ve never been a graceful person. Ask anybody and everybody who has spent more than a half hour of time with me. I’m a hot mess. I’m that awkward person who walks into somebody because they can’t decide which side … Continue reading →

Stop.   Don’t skip ahead and answer this…   What’s the nearest river to you? How has it affected you? How does it affect you?   For a long time I didn’t think much about rivers. Of course I enjoyed … Continue reading →

I have been fortunate to take many environmental classes, but Geography of the James has been the most interactive and hands on, by far. Being able to see the things we talk about in class, makes the topics much more … Continue reading →

Thinking back on a little more than a month spent in Geography of the James, I came to realize the extent to which I failed to regard the body of water that is at the center of our campus with … Continue reading →

When I began Earth Lodge, I didn’t expect to love the class as much as I do. I was super excited about the camping, hiking, outdoors aspect of this Living Learning community, so that somewhat overshadowed the whole academic side.  … Continue reading →

This semester has truly been a whirlwind of discovery and shifting perspectives. It began with the unearthing of Little Westham Creek, then continued to delve deeper beneath the surface. I was introduced to watersheds and buffers, and even had the … Continue reading →

There was a day this summer when the first half of the new Hugenot Bridge was completed and the last car passed over the old Hugenot Bridge. However, that car was not the last thing to pass over the bridge … Continue reading →

Where to start? Looking back on this semester in our Geography of the James class, I can honestly say that I have never taken a course quite like this here at the University of Richmond, or even throughout middle and … Continue reading →

This year I have been thinking a lot about the environment and the responsibilities we all have to protect and preserve it. Last year I was swept off my feet by a charismatic Green Peace representative, and for the first … Continue reading →