Crew:
Faculty Advisor
Name/Program:
Christina Nardini - Bachelor of Environmental Studies- Environmental Management Stream, Faculty of Environmental Studies
Pictured Crew:
Christina Nardini and Professor Leesa Fawcett
Crews I am a part of at York U:
- FES Peer Mentor
- Las Nubes Student Association member
- Independent work/study project with the Las Nubes semester abroad board
- Attended courses in Costa Rica
Why was getting involved at York U important to you?
I am an anxious person so getting to know people and getting involved generally helps ease my anxiety about life changes. Especially going into university, which can be so anxiety inducing, I knew I wanted to get involved and make friends, even just to see a familiar face in the hallways.
What has been your favorite memory involving your crew?
Definitely my semester abroad in Costa Rica. We went on a 3 and a half hour kayaking trip, (we saw iguanas and monkeys) and I wanted to tap out, but we didn’t. It was so hard! But just the idea of having the experience of kayaking with my professor in Costa Rica is insane. Where else do you get that opportunity? It was an amazing experience and feel a very kindred spirit with her. She’s more of a friend than a professor.
What advice would you give to an incoming student who is looking to get involved during their time at York U?
Smile. Introduce yourself to people. Even if someone looks like they don’t want to be approached, half the time on the inside they’re crying out for someone to talk to them. Getting involved is easy if you look for it. There are opportunities around you, you just have to look for them and go for it.
Will the friendships you made in university continue after your time at York U?
I mean, Leesa is going to be there when I graduate. She’s going to be there if I pursue a masters. She’s going to be a contact and a friend that I will talk to about everything. The friends I make in university, I can see them being there when my kids are born and when I get married, and when I get my first real job. They’re not going anywhere.
