Last Thursday the water challenge ended. Thanks to everyone who helped out!
Waking up on Friday morning and being able to shower in my dorm was a very lovely experience. This challenge has really made me appreciate the convenience of my life. I was asked only to not use the water in my dorm, and that small change in lifestyle really affected my every day life. I can't imagine to have to take time out from the day to walk for miles to get water. At Wellesley, not only do I have 24/7 access to water, I have access to clean water. I never realized how privileged I am to be able to trust the quality of my water wherever I go.
In participating in this challenge, I also became more conscious of how much water I use. After brushing my teeth with a toothbrush and water bottle, I realized that I use a lot of water just brushing my teeth! I am now trying to take shorter showers and turn the faucet off quicker.
Now the class has been tasked with calculating how much energy we use on average per day. Stay tuned for the results!
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