Changes

By Raissa Henderson

“Most people quit because they look how far they have to go, not how far they have come.”

Since the hurricane [Maria], a lot has changed; the way the Create Caribbean team communicates, the urgency of assignments and projects, and how important it is to just be committed. Communication has been the most difficult for me since I no longer get to meet with the team in person. Sometimes, it feels good to be in a familiar zone that is overflowing with a motivating vibe, in the midst of comfort and creativity.

I struggle to stay focused on the work because I get easily distracted with negative thoughts. I often worry about the quality of work I have to give. I also worry about the future of us students and the administration of Create Caribbean, with hopes that we can get back on our feet and grow successfully in a timely fashion.

On a positive note, work is being done. I am elated to be a part of this current project, Carisealand, a digital curation of projects from my fellow teammates. It concentrates on research of the development of a sustainable Caribbean done in a collaborative effort. I focus on the topic of Forest Conservation from the main project. As a guide, I have organized questions that help to produce a final piece that is relevant, informative, original and insightful.

1. Have we noticed the real change in the environment over time?
2. What have we done to encourage this change?
3. Why is it important to pay attention to any change whether natural or man-made?
4. How is the change in nature and the change in a population’s lifestyle correlated?

With these questions and further research, I am hoping to create an encouraging project that
inspires readers to be aware of their environment and its significance to our livelihood. I also hope to grow in writing skills and overcome the challenges I face daily.