Students on Ice
"Antarctica is the command centre of our world's ecosystems, yet the slightest mention of the word renders your mind to a place seemingly farther and more foreign to humankind than the moon. There is nothing as intimate as the natural world you are let into upon setting foot in Antarctica. It is the one place on earth where people are truly guests in anothers home. The true meaning of sustainability and the visible impacts of climate change became clear, and the amount of learning I experienced in 12 days was insurmountable. I stepped off the ship with wobbly sea legs filled to the brim with hope, optimism, and a whole deeper level of calmness and sureness that I never before thought possible. My deepest thanks go to the Nelson and District Credit Union and the people of the Nelson community for their full support in this endeavor."
Zoe Caron, Member & CIP recipient
Author: Zoe Caron (photo credit - Geoff Green)
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