Western Technical College - Fall 2021

I got to say, I’m really glad I joined this year’s Ecochallenge at Western! I got back into exercising, gained a greater awareness of how simple, everyday actions can make a strong impact over time, and I learned of La Crosse’s composting and renewable electricity options. I hope you all enjoyed participating in this sustainability movement as...

Richer countries can afford the meat. It utilizes more farmland.

Practicing work-life balance would hopefully lead to less stress and job burnout.  In my particular case --- when stressed or feeling overwhelmed I tend to do shop therapy.  If I practice work-life balance - hopefully I will reduce buying items I don't really need, less packaging to throw away and save money.  

I tend to be an impulse buyer. If I see something I like, I can find a justification for why I need it right now. If I wait to purchase things, I typically find I don’t need it, or I find something better suited for my purposes. Like for clothes, I need to have specific items in mind when I’m shopping, otherwise I buy everything that looks...

I had experience with telework before coming to Western. My previous job allowed me to work remotely 1-2 days per week, even before covid. During covid, I was 100% remote. Being new to Western, I'm currently on a hybrid schedule, working on site 2 days / week. I do not have any responsibilities with students, so this makes my remote work...

I like going for a walk with my children as we listen to music along the way. We also listen to the sounds of nature too.