Author Archives: savannahleb

A Farewell to my Fellowship

As I say goodbye to the Student PIRGs’ textbook affordability campaign during my summer fellowship, I’m filled with a sense of accomplishment and growth. Despite the virtual platform, our team’s collaboration was strong, teaching me effective communication and adaptability. Researching and advocating for affordable textbooks highlighted the complex challenges students face and the power ofContinue reading “A Farewell to my Fellowship”

My Space: A Balance Between Work-Life Balance on a Virtual Platform.

I would have two maps describing the two main places I work for my online fellowship. The first map would be of my bedroom, which is the heart of my virtual work environment. It’s where I attend virtual fellowship meetings, engage in online brainstorms, as well as plan the meetings I host throughout the summer.Continue reading “My Space: A Balance Between Work-Life Balance on a Virtual Platform.”

Fostering Community Through Shared Goals

Throughout my fellowship with student PIRGS, I’ve worked alongside students from various backgrounds, academic disciplines, and experiences, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose. We are a team driven by the belief that education should be accessible to all, and this collective mindset creates a strong sense of community among us. I’ve learned thatContinue reading “Fostering Community Through Shared Goals”

Solidarity in Activism

Throughout my summer experience, I have discovered the transformative power of solidarity in uplifting others in activism. Solidarity, at its core, is a collective effort to support and stand alongside individuals or communities who are marginalized, oppressed, or facing social injustices. It is a vital aspect of activism that fosters unity, strength, and resilience inContinue reading “Solidarity in Activism”

My routine with PIRG and shaping my capstone

As I work on the PIRG National Textbook Affordability Campaign, I have become more attuned to several structural inequalities within my community that directly impact textbook affordability. One significant inequality is the economic disparity among students. Many students come from low-income backgrounds and struggle to afford the high costs of textbooks, which can often exceedContinue reading “My routine with PIRG and shaping my capstone”

Starting my Civic Leadership Fellowship

This past week I have been transitioning into my summer experience. I am in a unique position as my fellowship is completely remote, so I find myself having to balance duties and responsibilities within the fellowship with the excitement that comes with being back home for the summer. I have found that planning out theContinue reading “Starting my Civic Leadership Fellowship”