Jeffrey's Story

My passion is nature. Ever since I was born, I always lived in New York City, so I have little exposure to nature. In fact, I hadn't seen animals other than as pets, in the zoo, or in pictures until I was twelve years old. When I was twelve, my uncle and his wife took me on a 3-day camping expedition. I got to cup my hands with water holding a baby fish, go on a canoe and paddle in a river, and make a fire at night and watch the flames eat up the wood (and, unfortunately, I had a close interaction with a bear craving a fish). But the best part of the whole trip was learning more about the outside world. The trip helped me realize how much I love nature and the importance of exploring new environments. Attending the Christodora Manice Education Summer Session will help me learn more about the natural world around me. Being in that environment will continue to fuel my passion as nature never fails to leave me awe-struck. In college, i want to major in environmental sciences.