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Powering Down for the Planet:

"I am practicing turning my lights off when no longer needed and unplugging my devices when it is time. Switching off lights and electronics when not in use may seem insignificant, but it saves energy. This can achieve lowering carbon emissions. This preserves our valuable resources and reduces overall pollution. It may take some time to get used to and make a habit out of, but it is something that has to be done."

Planning for Balance:

"In order to make a sustainable lifestyle, I make tasks for myself to complete every day. I use my planner so I know what assignments I have each day and make sure all my assignments don't land on the same day. This way I have been able to feel satisfied when I complete an assignment, and I allow myself to go hang out with friends because I know I did all my work for that day. This has allowed my life to be sustainable, I rarely ever feel overwhelmed."

Workout and Wellness:

"I feel refreshed after a workout, which then allows me to feel more prepared for my classes and ready to be an active student. It also is sustainable because I interact with a group of people who also share my liking of working out–together, we form a community to uplift one another through difficult workouts, which creates a special bond."

Money Matters:

"Additionally, people have to consider expenses and funds so that a company does not go bankrupt. Having a sustainable economy includes managing personal debt, familial debt, and company spendings."

Embracing Emotional Honesty:

"Starting with small things at BC, I would not hide from my negative feelings and from sharing my concerns with others. I also encouraged people around me to do the same, did my best to comfort them, and told them that they were never alone with their problems."

Laundry Lifehack:

"Additionally, I have adapted the habit of doing my laundry twice a week, so I can always guarantee to have clean clothes to wear each day. I believe all of these things are extremely vital to maintaining a sustainable and healthy lifestyle in college, and I plan on continuing these habits throughout my four years here."

Managing Burnout:

"For example, I am trying to be mindful of both my physical and mental health to avoid burnout. I need to take into consideration my academics, working out, relationships, and my alone time. I know that if I push myself beyond what I can manage, I will not be able to keep up or preserve that lifestyle."

Eco-Friendly Dining:

"I use biodegradable options when available and opt for the green2go containers in the dining halls in order to cut my food waste and reduce trash in landfills. I make the effort to reach out to my mom and brothers, and I make time in my schedule to hear all the updates from my friends’ lives back home to maintain my relationships."

Sustainability 101:

"To me, the broad definition of sustainability is the practice of preserving and innovating beneficial practices that can endure for a multitude of generations while simultaneously fulfilling the needs of the present."