My Sense of Place

What is a "sense of place"? When I first read this it took me a moment to grasp this concept. I believe this means the direction in which your life is taking and the steps that are to come in life. How it relates to educational experiences in the out-of-doors is something also to conceptualize.

I believe my sense of place right now is in my studies and in my moving forward with major life-changing decisions. The decision of choosing a career and going to college for many as for myself is seen as a privilege, but it is also years of sacrifice and hard work. I think at my age important decisions are being made that may influence the rest of my life for the better or for the worse. The decline in the economy has made my desire and aspirations of attaining a degree in my field even stronger; thus, my sense of place is to continue my education to be able to provide for a better tomorrow for those around me.

Educational experiences in the out-of-doors can directly influence your "sense of place." Perhaps a traveling experience can marvel your interests in such a way that you discover the new desire of becoming a historian. Or perhaps a volunteering experience may create some significance for you whether it be for a future job or in what you were able to acquire from your involvement. In other words, your out-of-doors experiences may greatly impact who you are and what you will become. I know as for me I have had several out of door educational experiences that have greatly influenced me as well as my "sense of place."