There is still hope for the environment at the FIU dorms

Steven Melendez // Contributing Writer

FIU prides itself on maintaining a drug free and healthy environment, so it’s important that the students living on campus contribute to this as well.

It’s not easy for many to stay consistent with healthy habits, but it is necessary to preserve the environment FIU has set up for everyone.  The easiest way to make the most change in habits is by starting at the dorms, the home of many FIU students.

Everyone has to work together to make sure FIU stays as green as possible. Unfortunately, not many students take a big interest in the environment, but a few still find some time to get out and make a difference.k

“I have been in a few community clubs that have done things like clean up the beaches,” said Victoria Mitial, majoring in communication arts. “It’s been quite interesting to notice how important the environment is to the people who really care about it.”

Students have taken it upon themselves to make sure their dorms are kept to a healthy standard. Strategies that help with this include schedules for cleaning duties, money jar for whenever someone forgets to clean something, and making recycling sections.

“In my dorm, I keep a big bag and we put any boxes that can be recycled,” said Kyna Pereira, majoring in education. These techniques help students pick up a routine that will only better the environment around them.  

Keeping public areas clean is important too, and students agree.

“There should be more garbage cans marked for recycling inside and outside the dorms. I’ve seen a few around the university, but not here,” said Ernesto Vilchez, majoring in international business.

It’s good to see students interested in their environment.  This is just the first step needed in order to build habits and keep the environment healthy for future alumni.