An interactive class on Sustainable Living was held on August 20, 2015 at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). The class took place at the university’s permanent campus in Ramchandrapur, Mohammadpur.
This day-long class is part of the university’s training programme titled Skills for Life. Recent HSC and A Level Examination graduates took part in the class. The classes were conducted by ULAB faculty members Dr Hamidul Huq, Dr Shahana Afrose Chowdhury and Shafiqul Islam.
The classes were designed as a combination of lectures, group discussions, individual assignments and workshops. Besides being educated about sustainable living, the participants were taught about proper application of knowledge to improve their quality of life. The partakers received first-hand experience on organic farming. They were also taught how to make organic household compost. The aim of organising these classes is to create a skilled, intelligent and thoughtful generation in order to ensure a green future for the world.
The course specifically focused on areas such as sustainable living (green living), current problems our planet is facing and why sustainable living is important to effectively deal with it, organic farming, and living hand in hand with nature instead of destroying it.
‘Skills for Life’ by ULAB is designed to complement the usual knowledge gained from books, and help students become well-rounded thinkers. The curriculum includes materials which are rarely taught in educational institutions; they are mostly designed to show students how to discover their inner strength, set goals, and overcome obstacles in everyday life. The students also receive valuable tips for their desired career paths, social responsibility, savings planning and disaster preparedness.
The programme which commenced with 129 students on July 30, 2015 will end on August 29, 2015.