Continuing to explore the focus of my blog, I'd like to lay out the framework around which my blog will be constructed. Since there are numerous tasks I hope to accomplish, I must be organized in my approach. Primarily, as stated in the previous post, I hope to explore the urban environment of various cities across the United States as they relate to environmental discourse (my field of study). I will expand upon my overall impression of the city by also exploring their educational offerings as they relate to my intended career. Using this information, I will be able to narrow down my constantly-changing, ever-expanding list of prospective cities. This deliberate and methodological selection will help me focus on just a few of my most personally favorable cities, allowing me to go into detail regarding a range of pertinent information.
- Environmental programs and recognition
- Campus recognition/achievements
- Campus programs
- Potential integration to WMU
- City recognition/achievements
- City programs
- Potential integration to Kalamazoo
- Other various personally important aspects
- Outdoor recreation
- Linear parks
- Local opportunities for hiking
- A relevant job market
- Table of statistics for at-a-glance comparison
- City population
- Campus enrollment
- Program enrollment
- Weather related information
- Average annual temperatures
- Cloudy vs. sunny vs. rainy days
While this outline remains a work in progress, it does summarize a basic intent. For more information regarding the factors to consider when choosing a new city or school, I found two pretty helpful links:
- http://www.december.com/simple/live/choosecity.html
- http://diplomaguide.com/articles/8_Factors_to_Consider_When_Choosing_a_College.html
I feel one of the most interesting aspects of this blog will be the research of various city's responses to our period of environmental uncertainty. Many cities and campuses have established programs to offset their environmental harm. I hope to uncover some interesting programs and explore if they have the potential to be integrated locally.
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