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Allison Rauch
June 5, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

Four Must-Take Classes Before You Graduate

I am so grateful for  everything I’ve learned at Duke and the classes I’ve taken. I am often asked for advice on choosing classes by younger Nic School undergrads and friends outside of the majorContinue reading

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Allison Rauch
May 16, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

Traditions at Duke

After a long semester, I was ready to relax but I wasn’t quite prepared to say bye to many friends and my home-away-from-home for months. I was even less prepared to say “congrats” and “seeContinue reading

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Allison Rauch
May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

Impacts of Climate Change on Popular Foods

Climate change has already changed how we eat and will continue to do so.

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Allison Rauch
April 18, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

My Summer at the North American Association for Environmental Education

As the semester wraps up and I think often about this upcoming summer and my internship, I am also reflecting on last summer. I had the amazing opportunity to intern at the North American AssociationContinue reading

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Allison Rauch
April 11, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

A Day at the Durham Farmers’ Market

When I find myself in a new city, I like to visit a local farmers’ market. Supporting local growers, producers, chefs, artists and artisans makes me feel more connected to the city. Talking to theContinue reading

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Allison Rauch
March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

Food, Waste and Transportation in London

Between the food, waste and transit (along with so much else), I became enamored by London!

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Allison Rauch
February 28, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

The Duke-UNC Rivalry Game

One wild scavenger hunt, 19 hours studying in a tent and two nights sleeping under the stars, and I was waiting in line to get into the Duke-UNC basketball game. Dressed up in onesies, jerseysContinue reading

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Allison Rauch
February 27, 2019February 26, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

Building Community at Duke

Earlier month, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting that examined many aspects of community, hate and bias at Duke. Upon leaving this meeting, I found myself thinking endlessly about two ideas (among manyContinue reading

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Allison Rauch
January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

How one class can turn into a minor

In addition to my Environmental Science and Policy major, I have two minors: Earth and Ocean Sciences (also through the Nicholas School) and Education. I never really planned to do either of them when IContinue reading

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Allison Rauch
January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Allison Rauchstudents

New Year’s Environmental Goals

I would like to lower my footprint and raise my awareness. I have a few specific ideas to help me get there.

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About Allie

Allie is a junior majoring in Environmental Sciences and Policy with minors in Earth and Ocean Sciences and Education. Within her studies, she is most intrigued by food and agricultural systems as well as environmental education. Read More >

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In Blue Devil Food for Thought, Allie seeks to explore all angles of student life as an undergraduate at Duke and in the Nicholas School, considering everything from classes/programs and internships all the way to Duke basketball, extracurriculars and eating at Duke.

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