One of Our's Sails the Seas!
Hi all! My name is Jesse. I am the one behind most of the blog posts the last year. For the last three years, I have been an interpreter on the beach with the program and loved every moment of it. It is through working for the program that I learned a few things, about the world and myself, that have led me to where I am today. I learned: -Science communication is incredibly important. -My heart is with the environment. -I LOVE THE OCEAN. -Sometimes talking to people with opposing views to myself is when I learn the most. -Seabirds are cool. -For the most part, people want to learn about science and the natural environment, if it is approached in the right way. -Always ask for what I want, the worst that can happen is I get told no. Working for HRAP largely influenced the direction I am going with my formal education. I am currently a junior at Portland State University working towards my Bachelor of