Before attending this table talk, I always thought of West Campus as a mere place to live; I never really considered it a community of citizens. This talk with Jeff Godowski changed my mind, as I could clearly see that others view the housing system as more than a living situation. It became evident that we are all moving towards common goals to make our experiences as positive as possible.

Four main ideas were presented during this talk regarding what we want to get out of our experience: health and wellness, cultural learning, intellectual inquiry, and active citizenship. All of these are extremely important in everyday life, as without both necessary health and desired knowledge, we are nothing more than a small dot on the planet. This talk truly changed how I view West Campus, and it opened my eyes to just how valuable this experience is. I need to start viewing this as a place to make myself a better, more informed person. I need to make everyday I have here count towards making West Campus a better place. And, as a result of this talk, I will continue to move towards this goal.