Life as an Environmental Science Major
Jack Potter explains his perspective on majoring in environmental sciences.
By Stephen Kazanovicz
Feb 23, 2108
It’s fair to say that going to college is a big choice you have in your life. When you do decide if you want to go, there’s still the choice of why you’ll be there! This can overwhelm many (myself included). Whether you have a general idea of what you want to do, or have no idea at all, this interview was generated to help you dive deeper into a possibility for your college experience. The interviewee (Jack Potter) is a student enrolled in Environmental Science, at Plymouth State University. Jack has had a passion for the environment his whole life, and plans to continue his career in Environmental Studies once he graduates.
Why Environmental Science?
Is there a specific interest that stands out more than the others?
“It’s important to know the outcomes of our actions.”
What career would you like to see yourself with?
How did you realize this is what you
wanted to do with your life?
“Not everybody knows what there gonna’ do right off the bat”
Was there any influential factors that helped you decide on this field?
“My grandfather influenced me greatly. He is a naturalist who buys land so it won’t be bought by somebody, and built on. I think that’s the thing that sticks out the most to me.”
Is there anything the general public should know about Environmental Science?
Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived. -Sidney Sheldon
How have your classes you’ve taken so far contributed to your degree?