Tips on doing the green thing.

    Heading to college? Here's some advice on being an environmentally conscious student, from the book "How to Survive Your Freshman Year" (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $14.95), straight from people who've done it:
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    "Because of a varsity sport and a music group, I personally have not had the time to commit to any environmental organizations. That being said, I have found I can still make a substantial difference just in my own dorm. A lot of kids on campus will leave windows cracked in the winter, leave lights on and throw away recyclables. These things take very little effort to do but make a huge difference when hundreds of students are doing them together. You don't have to join an environmental group to avoid being wasteful.
    _Andrew Alcorta, Harvard University, freshman
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    "I do not think that every student has an obligation to become actively involved in an environmental organization. University provides every student with many opportunities to become civically engaged. I do think that every student has an obligation to act responsibly towards the environment, from thinking about how many pages they print to how often they turn off the lights before exiting a room. Simple steps like this can create an environmentally conscious person."
    _Josh, Princeton University, senior
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    "My school is very environmentally conscious, with recycling bins everywhere and an emphasis on recycled goods. Take shorter showers, don't use styrofoam if at all possible and be aware that your actions almost always affect the environment."
    _Jacob, University of Maryland, sophomore
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    "It is a college student's responsibility to educate himself or herself on the climate change issue. Saving the environment and taking on global warming isn't for everyone, but if a student feels passionate about the cause it is a worthwhile pursuit, just like any interest."
    _Parisa Bastani, University Of Pennsylvania, senior
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    "There are tons of ways to lend support. One group here sponsored a meal where students were encouraged to bring their own bowls and utensils to cut down on wasted water needed to wash dishes. Even if you don't want to become a member of a group, I think it's important to listen to and cooperate with the environmental groups' programs. They are doing them to make the campus a better, cleaner place. It's so easy to take part in a program and give them the support they need. It's easy to try to change little things, like drink water out of the bubblers instead of bottled water, actually put your cans in the recycling, and turn out the lights in your room. Starting sustainable patterns of living at college will prepare you to continue them for the rest of your life. It's every student's responsibility to put in the effort."
    _Tobias, Harvard University, freshman
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