Talking with with residents about the problems they see Oberlin facing, has inspired get more involved with local Oberlin government

Before I engaged with the community I had no idea how passionate town residents are about environmental sustainability

My experience working in the community has taught me that Oberlin residents are very welcoming and even excited to have contact with College students

By shopping local, residents and students can lower their ecological footprint and benefit our environment

Through working in the Oberlin Community I learned the importance of face to face communication

Nothing would ever get done if people were not engaged with their community

Through my work in Oberlin I know this community better and feel more included in this place

Positive change may be easier than we think -- it starts with a group of people who have a plan and work hard to make it happen

Through volunteering, I learned that I enjoy engaging with the community

Knowing that I improved someone else’s life is a great feeling

I have met so many wonderful people, both townies and students, who make me feel more like I belong in Oberlin

The town is where I shop, eat, and recreate along with every other community member

Working directly with community members helped me learn that the College bubble is an illusion -- there is a greater community that is looking towards a more sustainable future

It’s easier to get involved in and make an impact on the Oberlin community than you may think

I had a really positive experience with the Oberlin community and I hope I have the opportunity in the future to engage

I took a lot away from the wonderful way in which Chief Hanmer and the other firefighters welcomed us. I did my best to reflect their kindness

Working in Oberlin has taught me to listen to the community first before acting on my own desires

Communities are sustained through compassion and connection

In 2013, Oberlin committed to eliminating all fossil fuel use by 2050

Students take something from a volunteer experience back to their community, and that builds relationships between the college and the town

The main goal of Girls in Motion is to collaborate and foster a community of support for the girls

Kids' knowledge always astounds me, working with them is witnessing the future

I was inspired to donate my time to Oberlin High School by playing in their band rehearsals and fostering the kid's growth as human beings and as musicians

The separation many people have with their food could be broken down if vegetables were growing in the yard

Making a difference is highly obtainable if you just know where to look and who to ask