Dear all, my name is Noel Abrai. I am a graduate student at Columbia University in New York City pursuing an MA in Climate and Society. As the planet Earth undergoes changes never regarded by humans as compared to levels before the Industrial Revolution, I became involved in this profession to gain valuable insight into how to preserve this planet Earth. Regardless of how small these changes to planet Earth might seem, the changes have had a profound impact on our planet. I am interested in joining this career to understand why global temperatures continue to rise, soil degradation, how changes on the planet affect us, and how we can tackle these challenges before things get out of hand. Because of increasing human population growth and anthropogenic activities that degrade natural resources and ecosystems, I became involved in this profession to gain valuable insight into how to preserve this planet. I am determined and believe that, by collaborating with different disciplines, holistically and socially, we can make this planet a livable place for all. I enjoy reading newspapers, reading books, and listening to music in my free time. Besides, I like networking and befriending.