Erica: Why did you decide to pursue a degree in environmental geography?
Brandon: Environmental geography is the fasted growing field today, mostly out of necessity. The job outlook is extremely high.
Erica: What types of careers do environmental geography majors have?
Brandon: One of the most common professions is as a green consultant, who transform houses or businesses to be more environmentally friendly.
Erica: What is one of the coolest things you've gotten to do as an environmental geography major?
Brandon: I really like data visualizations, which is basically like map-making. It's amazing the things you can map out if you have the data.
Erica: Why do you think there such a need for environmental geography majors?
Brandon: It has to be done. We can't keep going the way we are now. The environment can't sustain it. It will save people money, and unfortunately, that's what people want. Regardless, the results will be the same regardless of the reasons behind the actions.
Erica: Have you always been concerned with the environment?
Brandon: I became much more concerned when I came to college. Just seeing the amount of stuff: garbage, water used, lights on, etc.
Erica: Do you think OU is environmentally sustainable?
Brandon: Everyone talks a big game. RecycleMania is a good step and shows that OU is making an actual effort. The coolest thing I've seen is at the University of Dayton. They have 15-minute timers on the lights in all the bathrooms. That way, you can't take those 30-minute showers because the lights will all go off.
Erica: About how many environmental geography majors are there at OU?
Brandon: Oh, I'd say about 20-30.
Want to learn more about becoming an environmental geography major at Ohio University? Visit the Department of Geography Web site.
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