I didn't realize how much thought went into the location of our campus! Even though we did use a lot of land for the for the structures, a lot of land was used for preservation. I thought the water system was perfect for campus. The building structures and rocks help the water stay off the sidewalks and avoid puddles. I would never have known these processes until this course. Also, the tanks of water behind the library freeze water overnight and use the cooling temperatures to air condition the classrooms. Also, there are solar panels on the entrance of campus off of Ben Hill Griffin Rd. used to provide electricity to the buildings. I think it is awesome that the staff of FGCU thought of these things to save money and using natural resources. The lakes on campus provide a beautiful and scenic place for the animals on our campus. The gators, fish and turtles provide something to look at while walking around campus.
I would never have known about our swamp walk until this class. Although mosquitoes at me alive and I left with leaves, sticks and mud in between my toes, I had fun. I probably sounded miserable, but I would do it again and maybe wear pants next time. Next, during Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary was very cool, I never would have known it was here until taking Colloquium. At first, it was hot then it was about to storm so it cooled down. The cooler made it more enjoyable for us. I was so excited we saw an alligator. That was my favorite part of the trip. My second favorite part was the Waste Treatment Plant. If our school could do that, it would save a lot of money. Only 10% is lost due to evaporation and 90% of the water is reused. I think our school could do this! Overall, I'm gaining more knowledge about the Fort Myers area and our campus already. I'm excited to see what else the course can offer!
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