I am a second year student studying Political Science and Geography at the University of British Colombia. My time in GEOB270 has taught me how to use ArcMap in order to create visually appealing maps that allow me to share important information with the general public. I have also gained a deeper understanding of the theory and ethics behind Geographic Information Systems and feel more prepared to analyze the data and maps in the everyday world. In the Spring of 2016, I created an Environmental Impact Assessment for the Garibaldi at Squamish resort development, analyzed Landsat data and created a proposal for the City of Vancouver to improve its bike infrastructure.