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Welcome to my spectacular vision board! I have included pictures, GIFS, and videos that either inspire me, motivate me, or make me laugh! I'm in my first year of environmental engineering at the University of Waterlooo, and ultimately my goal is to either directly or indirectly help with/ find solutions to climate change. Completing this project has allowed me to reflect on my goals, and has provided me with a lot of clarity. Feel free to react to the "sticky notes", and enjoy!

- Loheny Ketheeswaran

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1st step: On my path to becoming an environmental engineer, graduating from the program of environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo is my first step on my journey.

2nd step: After graduating, I would then complete the Professional Engineering Exam to gain license and certification to work independently in the real world.

Step 3: Begin working in the real world! :D

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Informative picture that represents the three Rs. Reduce, reuse, and recycle. A key concept that I hope has been taught to all of us from a young age.

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https://www.rawpixel.com/image/2260419/free-illustration-png-recycle-sustainable-sustainability

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Mother chimpanzee carrying her child on back

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The animals who don't have a voice to speak up, for the future generations to come, and everyone else who is too scared to do something. I want to protect the environment for all to be able to admire it's beauty.

Source:
https://theconversation.com/my-talk-with-jane-goodall-vegetarianism-animal-welfare-and-the-power-of-childrens-advocacy-140735

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The detailed animations used to make this GIF captured my interest. I decided to add it to my vision board simply for the aesthetic!

Source:
https://www.icegif.com/earth-day-7/

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Get it?! Its a large windmill that makes reusable energy (basically a big fan) It's both metaphorical and literal!

Source:
https://cheezburger.com/11243013/sixteen-environmental-memes-to-browse-through-in-honor-of-earth-day

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This GIF  shows that being environmentally conscious and using a bike rather than a car (wasting valuable resources) is better for the planet. It also keeps us healthy by being physically fit.

Source:
https://giphy.com/explore/environmental-business

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"In natures economy the currency is not money, it is life" ~ Vandana Shiva

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Vandana Shiva is an Indian environmentalist, her background is of Indian decent and her values are definitely in close proximity of mine (me being Sri Lankan and an environmental activist). She also advocates for food sovereignty and ecofeminism which is something I have taken an interest to. She was able to take two issues, and solve them both. Her quote could not have been worded any more perfectly. While people value materialistic things, we fail to appreciate the simplest things we already have, one of them being nature. No price tag can depict as to how much one life is worth, which is another added beauty to nature...

Source:
https://virginiaelenapatrone.com/2020/01/vandana-shiva/

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This was, and is the most addicting video ever! The lyrics, animations, and message fits very well. While it isn't obvious, one of the things the song spoke about, is the importance of the environment. It talked about appreciating everything we have currently, and being happy as is.

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Lil Dicky - Earth (CLEAN CENSORED VERSION)

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The first ever computer programmer, also known as the mother of computer science is a very well known figure in the field of computer science and a very respected figure, especially for her work with programming. Considering the time period in which she made her discoveries this was an definitely a big feat of accomplishment since she was a women as well, and since they weren't allowed to go to school, she defied the odds.

Source:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmith/2018/10/09/who-was-ada-lovelace/?sh=54b249b83644

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"The greatest danger to our future is apathy" ~Jane Goodall

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Jane Goodall is an environmentalist who is famous for her work with primates. She started multiple programs, all of which bring awareness to issues concerning the environment. She has made significant discoveries in the scientific field and broke down gender barriers. I really resonate with her because her morals closely align with mine in terms of environmental motives and values as she respects and cherishes mother nature. I found this artwork on Pinterest, and decided to choose this one specifically because of the beautiful and light pastel colours used, which speaks for Jane herself. She is a gentle and passionate human being. I also added my most memorable quote of hers, underneath, because of how universally applicable it is. Ignorance and lack of care, especially for the environment, will lead us to continue towards the path of destruction/ end of the earth.

Source:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/63644043/Jane-Goodall-portrait

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The indigenous water crisis is a very large and real issue among many first nation communities through out Canada. The water treatment plant where they normally get their water, ages with time and can cause issues with water advisory's and boil water warnings being posted. A lot of the times these issues don't get solved because of how remote these communities are and lack of accessibility, so they are often told to only drink bottled water. This issue is something that motivates me as an environmentalist and an engineer, considering as it is located right in my country and community, I want to take action and help with the solution.

Source:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kpjby/canadas-indigenous-water-crisis

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This beautiful nature scenery is definitely pleasing to the eye, but I hope that I can keep forests and other conservation areas like this as well for future generations to come to enjoy and also look at.

Source:
https://www.flashpackingamerica.com/hawaii-travel/pipiwai-trail-bamboo-forest-maui-hawaii-haleakala/

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Totally true, this is kind of the stereotypes I had coming into this program. Which one do you think I do?

Source:
https://www.engr.colostate.edu/ask-an-ambassador-blog/the-differences-between-civil-and-environmental-engineering/

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I saw this video a long time ago, and my initial reaction to it was horror. The artists were able to capture the many problems "man" has caused to the environment, in the name of "fashion" or "trends".  It made me extremely upset, and realize how much of a negative impact humanity as a whole has left on the environment. While we may have advanced/ altered things to our favour and convenience, we do not pause to think about the effects it has on others. Even the way it was presented with the music starting off on a slow rhythm and eventually speeding up, basically matching the "mood" of the actions going on in the videos. However, this is also what motivates me to do good, and continue pursuing environmental engineering, for a better and sustainable future.

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I found this meme that very much represents my views on people who don't believe in global warming. On a serious note however, I find it ridiculous as to how many people believe that global warming is a hoax. Or the amount of people that don't care enough to believe it. There are numerous websites, books, and articles, with reliable facts and credibility out there to which people still dismiss. It makes me want to pull out my hair!!

Source:
https://cheezburger.com/11243013/sixteen-environmental-memes-to-browse-through-in-honor-of-earth-day