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
Author: Allison Rauch
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
Impacts of Climate Change on Popular Foods
Climate change has already changed how we eat and will continue to do so.
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
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
Food, Waste and Transportation in London
Between the food, waste and transit (along with so much else), I became enamored by London!
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
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
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
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.