Gwyn Webster

What are your majors? Communications and Environmental Studies

Expected graduation: May 2027

What inspired your interest in the environment and/or community? My inspiration for the environment comes from a few different places. For one, my family always took trips growing up that were centered around the environment and visiting new national parks.

Because of this, I grew to learn a respect and love for the nature around me and grew a passion for learning more about the physical environment. My parents always put an emphasis on spending time in nature from when I was a young kid.

Another thing that has inspired me was taking a class in high school, AP Human Geography. This class covered a range of topics, including how humans impact the planet and how land is used. Ever since I have taken that class, my view of land and nature has changed and has impacted my view on the environment since then.

What would you say to other students who ask about CESP or the Nelson Institute? CESP is a wonderful place to form community and gain others’ perspectives on the environment and community.