Mariah Zeni and Preston Blum, two seniors at Detroit Country Day School share their learning through the Global Problem Solving Institute (GPSI). In this episode, Andrew Callery, DCDS Assistant Director of College Counseling talks to Mariah and Preston about their experiences, highlighting how they navigated the complexities of our climate crisis and its implications on our society. This episode zeroes in on the pressing challenge of food waste, an alarming problem where up to 33% of the world's food is wasted while millions go hungry. Mariah and Preston share not just their insights and the impactful projects they worked on, but also the broader lessons about global perspectives and the importance of collaboration across cultures. With clever anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, they discuss how this program has shaped their academic futures and sparked a deeper understanding of the intersection between food systems and sustainability. Join us as we explore how these young voices are making a difference in their communities and beyond!