Welcome to my blog, where I’ll be reflecting on my journey through the NRES 801/802 courses. 

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be exploring the various themes, readings, and discussions that we’ve encountered, as well as documenting how these have shaped my thinking about research, academia, and interdisciplinary learning.

These courses have challenged me to think deeply about complex issues in environmental and social sciences, pushing me to refine my research skills while considering broader philosophical, ethical, and practical questions. In my weekly reflections, I’ll delve into topics ranging from wicked problems and systems theory to the ethics of research and the importance of decolonizing education. Along the way, I’ll share how my understanding of these concepts has evolved, how I’ve engaged with my peers, and what I plan to carry forward into my own research.

By reflecting on these experiences, I hope to gain a deeper insight into not only the course material but also the process of learning itself—shifting my approach from passive reception to active reflection, in the spirit of John Dewey’s assertion that “we do not learn from experience; we learn from reflecting on experience.” This blog will also serve as a space to explore my personal growth, the challenges I’ve encountered, and how I plan to apply these lessons in the future.

I invite you to join me on this journey of discovery, and I look forward to reflecting on how these important conversations will shape my academic path.