Meet Samira, a third-year Environmental Studies student at the University of Waterloo. With a passion for social justice and sustainability, she appreciates how the course content of SDS131R relates to real-world issues, helping her understand the importance of reflection and active participation in discussions. Samira juggles her studies with volunteering for local environmental initiatives and dreams of designing communities that prioritize ecological health and social equity. She finds joy in reflecting on her learning experiences through her diaries, using them as a tool for personal growth and development.