When I first starting going to FGCU I learned it is a "green school", but I guess I never realized just how green the school really is. I knew FGCU was a huge school and must be using many resources. After taking the field trip through the campus and going on the swamp walk, it finally dawned on me that this school was the most sustainable place I had ever been. From the toilets to the air-conditioning system, this school seems like it has taken every precaution to be more sustainable.
The Campus walk was pretty interesting. I enjoyed learning that they planted mulberry trees for the students to pick and eat; I absolutely love mulberries. Walking by the air-conditioning system really stood out to me, as well. My boyfriend Joe works at an air conditioning company that actually works on some of FGCU's system. He has told me before that out of all the places he has worked on air conditioning units, FGCU is by far the most unique system. I really like being outdoors and walking around campus made me feel calm and serene, even among all the commotion of a busy school.
I didn't know exactly what to expect from the swamp walk. I thought it would be fun, but if I saw a snake or alligator I would probably freak out. Thankfully, we did not see anything like that, and it turned out to be a very good experience. It reminded me of growing up, and playing in the woods with my friends. I enjoyed that it felt like we were deep in the swamp when we were only fifty yards away from actual civilization. I didn't like not being able to see through the water, it made me wonder if there were snakes or alligators hiding, just waiting to attack.
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