Bookmark This: GreenStudentU
In the latest installment of our Bookmark These blog series, we give a shout out to the wonderful resource that is GreenStudentU. Here's the scoop:
URL: http://www.GreenStudentU.com
The Deal in a Nutshell: GreenStudentU understands that the environment is the social cause of greatest importance to today's college students. That's why they've created a great-looking site that informs and educates students of all interest and knowledge levels. From dorm recycler to off-campus composter to young policy wonk championing change, GreenStudentU has something for you.
About: "Green Student University offers valuable green information and stays up to date with the latest green topics to teach college students about sustainable living practices and worldwide green events. College students are an important audience because the habits and world views that they establish today will provide them with the tools they need for their futures. By informing students of up-to-date ecological concerns and providing the advice they need to tackle these concerns, GreenStudentU will help advance the green movement for both current and future generations."
What You'll Find on the Site: A comprehensive green guide on a wide variety of environmental topics that include:
Why We Dig It: Being green is of tremendous importance to everyone at CampusBooks.com and we're always on the lookout for cool sites that offer resources all wrapped up in a sweet user experience. GreenStudentU does just that. We learn something every time we visit the site because of the great updated content and we admire the look and feel in terms of the site's form. And hey, it's all in the name of a cause that we care about and are involved with. Speaking of, if you haven't already done so, check out our Being Green Scholarship where you could win a semester's worth of textbooks.
Bonus Bit o' Cool: Need to take a break and switch gears from physics to something that uses your brain in a different way? Pop over to GreenStudentU and work your vocabulary muscles and help feed the hungry by making a rice donation for every correct answer. A nice diversion that keeps students sharp and helps feed those in need.
--Lena
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