by Lola Clemens | Mar 11, 2026 | Careers and Opportunities, Ideas & Inspiration, Student Accomplishments, Student Dispatch
My sewing experiments did more than find a new use for damaged outdoor gear. It opened my mind to a possible future career path. One sunny afternoon in April, my friend Chloe and I found ourselves kneeling on the grass, stumped. We were taking a class on camping and...
by Ethan Maday | Dec 1, 2025 | Careers and Opportunities, Ideas & Inspiration, Student Dispatch
How the powerful tools and magical experiences from the Bluedot Institute’s Climate Leadership Retreat on Santa Cruz Island re-energized my climate activism Campfires, island foxes, remote hikes, expert local guides, dolphins, sea snails, learning from UCSB...