Week 9 reflection

 Week 9 was a welcome change from the usual lecture class. Through the fieldwork on campus sustainability, I realized that sustainability is not just a theory in the books but something real and implementable in everyday life. Witnessing IIUM's efforts such as the food waste composting program, solar panels, recycling stations, and myTREEvolution program really gave me an eye-opener on the many programs that are operating in the background that I had no idea about before.

Most effective to me was realizing we, the students, are not just passive viewers. We are actually change agents. The little things like saving water, reducing wastage of food, and recycling properly can be part of the larger picture in transforming IIUM into a sustainable campus.

I also appreciated the way the university integrates Islamic values with sustainability practices, such as not wasting anything and taking good care of the environment as our Amanah (trust). It was a nice reminder that being environmentally responsible is not only a civic duty but also a religious one.

As a whole, this fieldwork made me feel more connected to my campus and more committed as a student. I felt encouraged to make small but consistent moves towards a greener world when the session was over.