Embracing Discomfort: Why Advocating for Change Requires Stepping Outside the Status Quo
Growing up in the mountains offered me a unique perspective on life and an appreciation for the outdoors. From a young age, I was taught about the importance of preserving nature for future generations. Yet now, I struggle to find my voice and stand up for what is right out of fear of challenging the status quo. Today, we live in a world where the youth are leading the charge in climate change justice on both the political and legal fronts to advocate for our future. However, at the University of Richmond, students are afraid – afraid to be uncomfortable. I am afraid.