Finding alternate routes to college that maximizes the walking experience sounds easy to find. What’s the focus of the walk, history, beauty, it all depends on the person taste. I believe walking and having nature in mind would maximize the walking experience to school. Diane Ackerman wrote an article called “Languishing in sensory poverty; Meanwhile.” In this article the author gives her perspective on technology and it’s affecting over nature. “Age, Grace, and the art of walking outside” author not listed, also state the importance of experiencing nature. The author mentions in his article that talking a walk would improve your mood and increase your ability to memorize things.Other than focusing on the time, we need to pay attention to the area around us. I believe nature should play a large role in creating an alternate route to college, the detour would prove the individual with relaxation and in the long run improve academically.  

In the morning, I have one goal; arrive to class on time. I believe this goal similar to every student in any school. I recommend taking an extra 10 minutes to finding a place where you can take a detour to enjoy some time alone to admire the scenery around you. Connecting with nature is very difficult especially in an urban area such as Brooklyn. Taking an extra 10 minutes in the morning to enjoy a simple walk could benefited the individual with peace and relaxation. Columbus Park and the Korean War Veterans plaza are the few places around City Tech where I can enjoy some aspect of nature. When arriving from the number 5 train from the Brooklyn borough hall station, you are able to see the supreme court building. Then you would have to walking straight through Columbus Park and enjoy the scenery. During this time of year I am able to see the trees change color from the bright green to a orange and yellow leafy color. The color of autumn. I believe this route integrates the aspect of nature with your morning walks to create a peaceful and delighted walk to school.

Diane Ackerman wrote an article called, “Languishing in sensory poverty; Meanwhile.”. in this article, the author express her point of views towards technology and how is affecting our perspective of nature. Ackerman is not opposed to technology, she is just concern with the effects that technology has towards our viewers of nature. The author states “… we’re spending less time alone with our thoughts, and even less relating to other animes and nature”  She believe a possible solution would be spending a few moments a day paying close attention to nature. I believe the morning detour to school would provide an element of nature that the individual should experience.

In the article  “Age, Grace, and the art of walking outside” author not listed, from the Telegraph-Journal, mentions a study which was published in the Journal of Affective Disorder. The study states  “ … improves our mood and make us capable of better performance on a memory test.”  A simple walk through a park, having a moment to yourself to reflects on our academic skills for school could improve your memory. Other than improved memory, a simple walk could help the person with depression. The article also mentions how living in the urban areas is expressly hard to experience nature. “There is a considerable negative effect on you as vehicle exhaust, horn blowing and the roar of traffic introduce air and sound pollution” Living in an urban environment has its sacrifice. During the morning walk to school i recommend listening to your favorite artist or relaxing gender. This would improve your walking experience and lets you have that moment alone and get that relaxation.

Both articles, “Age, Grace, and the art of walking outside” by unknown, and “Languishing in sensory poverty; Meanwhile” by Diane Ackerman stress the importance of experiencing nature. Taking some time to go in a little walk  to experience nature would only be beneficial. Not only are you improving your physical health by walking a couple of extra blocks but you also improving your mental health. Talking a simple walk through a park, experiencing nature would decrease depression and also improve your ability to memorize things easier.