Looking back at my time as an intern at Turning Green, there is one word that keeps coming to mind: life-changing. The passion that the Turning Green team has for their work is inspiring and uplifting, propelling each of us interns to reach our potential. At the beginning of my internship, I was worried that I was in over my head or underqualified, but I soon realized that I had something of value to add to the organization, and that it was my...

Summer is in full swing, which means long days in the hot summer sun! Whether you are lounging by the pool, strolling along the beach, or tending to a blossoming garden, healthy sun exposure allows your body to produce important Vitamin D.  A note about Vitamin D: our bodies need it, and it’s easiest to get from direct sunlight. Experts recommend getting sunshine for about 10-30 minutes three times a week for people with light skin, while...

Here’s to all the high school and college graduates who aren’t quite sure what to do next. I see you, I hear you, I am you.    The last semester of my college career was filled with terror, excitement, nostalgia, and readiness to be out in the world as an educated adult. This piece contains a few ways I have helped myself navigate the emotions I went through during my final moments in college. I hope it helps you to keep pushing forward towards...