Project Creation

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How do you get involved on campus?

What projects are you involved in on campus and what is your role in them?
I am a student worker at the Civic Engagement Office and therefore carry out a wide range of tasks — everything from creating newsletters about how to get civically engaged in Berlin to helping students with their projects. I am overseeing the Swap Shop and the Urban Garden projects. That entails coordinating the volunteers, planning and carrying out events as well as making sure that everything runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

How does your project impact the campus community?
The Urban Garden was created with a group of passionate students who wanted BCB community to have the opportunity to connect with seasonal changes and locally produced foods. Last summer it made me very happy to see students making salads from fresh leaves, zucchini bread and adding some fresh tomatoes to their lunch. 
The Swap Shop is another project that is meaningful to me. Here, student’s clothing find new homes. It is wonderful to see how this brings the community together and how students can “shop sustainably”.

How did you learn about opportunities and how did you apply for funding?
I learned about the opportunities from the Civic Engagement emails that are sent out. There are many good opportunities to be found in that newsletter! 

What did you learn when working on your project that you didn't learn in the classroom?
Organizational skills, how to plan and structure meetings, goal setting, how to apply theories to real life, and most importantly: how to bring people together.