The Cuttyhunk Practicum is a collaboration between Columbia and Barnard professors to immerse undergraduate students in sustainability practices on Cuttyhunk Island. Launched in 2024, this one-credit course enables students to learn about sustainability through local engagement, connecting with community leaders and participating in daily life. Students also manage meal preparation, which serves as a practical exercise in resource management. This experiential approach aims to transform theoretical knowledge into real-world applications, enhancing students' understanding of sustainable development in specific contexts.
"It's a fantastic course that brings to life the sustainable systems we've only read about, offering a rare chance to experience how a small island community puts those principles into daily practice."
"Sustainability is an applied problem, and it is critical that we allow students to engage place-based learning as a means of understanding how local challenges and opportunities ultimately define specific sustainability pathways in a given location or community."
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