Faces of ENVD | Bella Manzo
鈥淏ella is strong beyond words. She always commits herself to strong work, she supports groups that she works in, manages a nearly full-time job all while being sweet and kind to all she comes in contact with. I appreciate Bella so much.鈥
鈥揈mily Greenwood, Instructor
I love the interdisciplinary aspect and the focus on systems and sustainability. No profession exists in a vacuum, and I loved how ENVD emphasizes working collaboratively with other disciplines from the very beginning.
What is your major and year of study?
I鈥檓 a senior in Landscape Architecture, with a minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Where are you from?
I鈥檓 originally from Valparaiso, IN, although I鈥檝e lived in Minnesota, Texas, and Colorado (of course)!
What do you miss the most about being in person on campus and ENVD?
I鈥檝e really missed seeing friends every day. Working with some of my favorite people and then decompressing with a post-studio coffee or tea hangout was my favorite way to spend time on campus.
What has been one of your favorite memories so far this semester?
My favorite memories have been using this time to bond with my roommates. We鈥檙e stuck together all the time, so we鈥檝e been doing regular PowerPoint nights where we all create a presentation on a topic of our choice and give it in the living room. It always results in some鈥nteresting conversation and lots of fun!
If you could say or share anything to all of your ENVD peers, classmates and friends, what would you say?
I miss you all!
What鈥檚 your go-to, non-Zoom activity when you get to take a break from your screens?
I try to take a midday break during workdays and go for a walk with my dog, Zoey. We go to the dog park and I鈥檒l read a little while she hangs out with her fellow canine friends. I don鈥檛 have a ton of free time鈥攗sually, I鈥檇 go trail running or camping鈥攂ut I try to grab moments when I can!