Category: Interdependence

I know that my being present and active in the different spaces I occupy affects others in different ways. They challenge me to remain engaged and encourage others to engage as well. Being in college and working hard is a choice I make everyday that […]

Last week’s workshop on Interdependence specifically in the food and agriculture industry was very eye-opening for me. Although, I was aware of the idea of interdependence and the affect that my actions have on others in the world, this conversation definitely pushed me to reflect […]

Prior to this workshop, I was not very much aware of the meaning of interdependence. From what I understood of it I did not believe it was something that applied to me, I saw it as something in a much bigger context than my life. […]

This workshop was extremely useful in understanding my place within the food and agricultural industry. We talked about food insecurity and how many interruptions along the chain of command could be detrimental to all involved. Someone to talk about these concepts because people often feel […]

I think everyone has a responsibility to be kind to one another. Even if it’s something as simple as holding a door for a stranger. If we’re going to refer back to the grocery store example from the workshop meeting, being nice to retail workers. […]

I think living on campus changes the types of choices that we make, especially during Covid because there aren’t that many opportunities to interact with a wider range of people. For example, I don’t go grocery shopping or pick out exactly what I eat each […]

Everyday, the choices we make can affect others. Whether it’s buying things from the grocery store or working with someone on a project, the actions we make can positively and negatively affect others. The sooner one realizes the fact that everything is dependent on something […]

Interdependence used to seem like a facet of life that was removed from my everyday being. However, now, I have realized how impactful it is on my normal day to day life. Rather than collecting the resources that we need to survive or crating the […]

One example of a choice I make that could affect others is the food I decide to purchase that day. The food I choose directly affects who the money I used to purchase the food goes to. On the other hand, the food available affects […]

Interdependence brings so much ease to our lives that we never really realize. Instead of having to collect all the materials we need to live ourselves, there are other people who do the collecting and making for us, and in return, they receive some benefits […]