What's the Story? – The Young Filmmakers' Social Action Team | Elsa Lindenmeyr | Activity https://whatsthestoryvt.com/members/elsalindenmeyrcssu-org/activity/ Activity feed for Elsa Lindenmeyr. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:27:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 c12edce36663857ab9c1b1f0f4d195b1 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #4 What are we going to do? (Alzheimer's Mind Map) http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-what-are-we-going-to-do-alzheimers-mind-map/#comment-9641 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 23:20:45 -0400 Hi Sasha,
just to let you know, the link is denying me access to your mind map. Try checking to see if the link includes viewing access.

Elsa

]]> ccc7ff8d96843189ed3950eb632235df Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #3 Making a dent http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-making-a-dent/#comment-9640 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 23:19:07 -0400 Hi Sasha,
Great work on the interviews! Looks like you got some great interviews and that means finding interviews won’t be hard in the future.

You said you don’t know how people can make a difference and I […]

]]> cb055815edcf0000f64cf4a9774f434d Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #2 evanesce http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-evanesce/#comment-9581 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:59:50 -0400 Hi Sasha,
What an amazing piece of work. Sorry about the late response, I’ll try to be more on time for you’re 4th post.
The time and research that you’ve put into this issue was clear in your well written post […]

]]> 035b18fc15c96cdfbd8cc46e2f06eaef Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, Growth to be made along the way. http://whatsthestoryvt.com/im-here-because/#comment-9449 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:01:31 -0400 Hi Sasha,
My name’s Elsa. I’m a sophomore at CVU and I have gone through the What’s the Story? VT twice and each time I had experiences that matched what you said above. Sorry it’s taken me so long to respond to […]

]]> 8985ea5ed02346b80d4730d5a5c9d978 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=5512 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 22:40:48 -0400 What’s the Story? Vt is an experience I can’t replace and believe me, I’ve tried. The atmosphere of when you first walk into that tiny, hot room at Middlebury Breadloaf is unlike anything else I’ve ever felt. […]

]]> 2d8611a3a5a68ca8234747f249a2dd32 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=5168 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 23:32:37 -0500 This weekend was the December Retreat, a time I have been looking forward to since September, knowing it would signify the start of our attempt at change. We learned about the cameras, interviewing setup and […]

]]> c608ea1fa7df919fcb5bc9587ee72367 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4918 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 17:35:44 -0500 The November Retreat has come and gone in the blink of the eye. It seems like yesterday that I was thinking about doing a climate change project, but today, I am in a team focused on climate change in Vermont. […]

]]> f682f2ec36185dad504c715b8858ac9b Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4784 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:12:20 -0500 This is the script to my pitch for anyone who’s curious.

 

Climate change is a very disputed topic in our country. Republicans and Democrats argue about the causes of climate change a lot, but never really […]

]]> 288076eeae3fe63815a73bfcc8a174d1 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, Pondering the Tedtalk and my newly decided topic (blog #5) http://whatsthestoryvt.com/pondering-the-tedtalk-and-my-newly-decided-topic-blog-5/#comment-8507 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 15:33:52 -0400 Hi Caroline,
Wow, this is new. But I like it. I’ve never really thought about this issue at all. I think most people just think of our legislation as fair and don’t think about the individual whose being […]

]]> 9607bfc066ca55a6089a71fd476eb320 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #5 Finding Inspiration http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-finding-inspiration/#comment-8424 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:23:42 -0400 T.D.,
Nice closing paragraph! I like where you’re headed and that you’ve got an audience and a specific call to action, or at least one that’s more specific. Good job and keep up the good work!

Elsa

]]> 212eac110f3245ddc8e3c1d65b85ad02 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #4 Mind Map http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-mind-map/#comment-8421 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:07:47 -0400 Hi T.D.,
This is lookin’ good! I like your mind map and I was surprised there’s no regulation for the education of the original Vermonters. I was wondering, what do you think should change? You mention a ton of […]

]]> 4e7e29616e51deb66e348ef3578eb6e9 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #5 Why Start a Movement http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-why-start-a-movement/#comment-8405 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:57:58 -0400 Thanks Caroline!

]]> a4b24b02e8e80f3aaa54b4082488fbf0 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #4 My Ideas of Climate Change Denial http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-my-ideas-of-climate-change-denial/#comment-8404 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:56:32 -0400 Hi Laurie,
Thanks for the ideas and questions! I like all of them and I think that might actually be a really good way of spreading change in our state and then into the country. I also want to work on how to make […]

]]> 93e27271163ea610a6113288cc4043dc Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #2 First Exploration of My Topic http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-first-exploration-of-my-topic/#comment-8403 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:51:21 -0400 Hi Laurie,
I’ve never thought about that, but I did see somewhere something about it but just haven’t really looked into it. I’ll check it out!

Elsa

]]> 8ad64c22223e0ddd322d1e203f54c0dc Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #4: Important social issues: How is the Christian church is handling them? http://whatsthestoryvt.com/important-social-issues-how-is-the-christian-church-is-handling-them/#comment-8402 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:39:53 -0400 Hi Caroline,
I’m glad your going with the church/religion topic. You’ve got some really great ideas! You stated a lot about the issues, but what are your beliefs? What do you think should change and how do you […]

]]> 6ab160a8023838e3004209cf59238975 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #3: So many social justice issues! http://whatsthestoryvt.com/so-many-social-justice-issues/#comment-8401 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:35:19 -0400 Hi Caroline,
I am so sorry I am so behind on commenting and responding! I think those are all great issues that need to be solved. I also have to say, I love your approach to trying to figure things out. Very […]

]]> 9ccadd4a5f43e85875f13bfeaef47828 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4606 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:44:24 -0400 To start a movement you need a leader, someone who’s got the drive to get something done, but you also need followers. Simon Sinek said “People don’t buy what you, they buy why you do it.” and this means that […]

]]> dd82102081f7c2d449d04d7ee1c5b5fa Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4504 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 01:11:58 -0400 Here is a link to my mind map if you can’t read the picture above. Let me know if you can’t view the link.

]]> c6935be995704ee982b40ff950f9d440 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #3: Going Into Depth http://whatsthestoryvt.com/going-into-depth-2/#comment-8040 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 14:47:24 -0400 Your post made we wonder what do they do now? The Abenaki are the original Vermonters. Why haven’t I heard of this story? Why is it in the dark for, I’m assuming, most Vermonters? I think I could definitely […]

]]> 660b809edcec1f4f962162d54cc81f8c Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4233 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:31:00 -0400 I think when you think of a social issue, you think of something about discrimination or acceptance into a society. I first thought of a race or gender or religion being accepted. But I think that you can deny or […]

]]> 344930d3f0ff35bad8ae25d9eaa07e14 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #2: Social Actions Interviews http://whatsthestoryvt.com/social-actions-interviews/#comment-7889 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:04:11 -0400 Oh jeez, just reread that after I published. Sorry for all the errors; there won’t be as many next time.

Elsa

]]> cfa824f5f42cfdadc8eed6196ad4945c Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #2: Social Actions Interviews http://whatsthestoryvt.com/social-actions-interviews/#comment-7888 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:01:36 -0400 Hi Caroline,
Wow, what an amazing way of telling the story of the interviews. I’ve never thought to do it like this and you do it so well too!

You are asking the right questions to find out what you want to […]

]]> b4c056a879f9ba07a27d7a8995706ccd Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #2 First Exploration of My Topic http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-first-exploration-of-my-topic/#comment-7874 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:06:47 -0400 Hi Laurie,
Ava and Lena are both my age, but Lena is an activist and Ava is your everyday student. Your comment on age differences has me wondering what over variables can effect someone’s opinion on climate […]

]]> df67ab93f17a0d9d5e93f0dc96743f90 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #2 First Exploration of My Topic http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-first-exploration-of-my-topic/#comment-7873 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:03:31 -0400 Hi Caroline,
Yes, I am very excited for the opportunity to answer the questions I have been asking myself since I found out people didn’t believe in climate change, but to also help spread understanding of both […]

]]> 1bb48a7da60edd35707dc1eb31aca02b Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4008 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 23:12:45 -0400 When I thought about the topic I wanted to pursue, I chose the denial and acceptance of climate change. I am hoping to look into why people deny it and why other accept it. I then want to look into what we can do […]

]]> 87e67db9167b379d56a0bac661e7b912 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #1 WtS Kickoff : The First Chapter http://whatsthestoryvt.com/1-wts-kickoff-the-first-chapter/#comment-7710 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 11:47:40 -0400 Hi Moria,
Thank you for your praise. Yes there is a photo but I uploaded it late so if you refresh it should be there.

]]> f2064b445ddf1588c82ac292d1719136 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=3713 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 16:50:12 -0400 What’s the Story? is a like your favorite book. You pick it up because someone says you should and then you start to read. You become invested and love what you are experiencing through this book. So much so that […]

]]> 76ead204eba35dab3123e0fc8c373305 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=3342 Sun, 07 May 2017 17:06:37 -0400 This course has been the unexpected but magical education experience I’ve been looking for. This program is able to take the four transferable skills and combine them with an unimaginable, independent learning […]

]]> eaf393f6487caf64f48224bb7d6ce430 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=3237 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:11:26 -0400 As the March Retreat comes to a close, I think back to what we’ve done over the past 6 months and how to describe What’s the Story?. This program is a year long course were middle and high school students from a […]

]]> 3a15877527ec49c5cb576a557dae502f Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=2644 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 20:29:47 -0500 The December Retreat was the second What’s the Story retreat this year. It was the opportunity to really sit down with our groups and start to plan for the upcoming interviews we had. I remember last retreat being […]

]]> 31283b2ed7f7ab8f45a78338187c5f1a Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=2477 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:25:54 -0500 Questions I have about the issue of migrant workers on dairy farms in Vermont:

 

How strongly do farmers who employee migrant workers agree with these stereotypes?
Are these stereotypes come from some […]

]]> f9a68f419e71851ba1c78dced831b4d9 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=2397 Sun, 20 Nov 2016 16:44:52 -0500 What are the details? My current knowledge

Migrant workers get poor quality living conditions

poor quality houses

small houses – 200 feet minimum

below minimum wages for more hours
threat […]

]]> 85e2b05129f0df072bcf27934f6324f2 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=2169 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:16:37 -0500 What’s the conflict that surrounds migrant workers?

migrant workers are treated unfairly (lower than minimum wages, longer hours, tiny and unsanitary quarters) because they aren’t legal
they depend on […]

]]> 50ab0b90ca5d57455fd21c1b0dfa9ba6 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=2039 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:59:40 -0500 The November Retreat was our first retreat, and was really amazing. At first I was extremely nervous because of our presentations and pretty much shook all of Saturday. Only until the very end of Saturday did I […]

]]> 0647267efb8aab01930367010fbfb1cc Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=1773 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:44:10 -0400 I want to create a small change that impacts the lives of migrant workers in more farm populated areas for the better. I want to do that by creating gardens that supply workers with healthy and culturally accurate […]

]]> 9686fafff2f482ef8cb0e4dbc301d8d6 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #6 Mind Map of My Understanding of Migrant Workers http://whatsthestoryvt.com/6-mind-map-of-my-understanding-of-migrant-workers/#comment-591 Sat, 29 Oct 2016 21:56:53 -0400 Hi Nate,
I hopefully fixed the link so let me know if it works!

Elsa

]]> e16389a9edfb13356b8882081d26e744 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #6 Mind Map of My Understanding of Migrant Workers http://whatsthestoryvt.com/6-mind-map-of-my-understanding-of-migrant-workers/#comment-590 Sat, 29 Oct 2016 21:55:11 -0400 Hi Justin,
I fixed the link, so you should be able to read it now (hopefully). I have had a similar question to yours for a while now and I’ve pondered yours too. I think there is a solution, there always is, but […]

]]> ba255756141f02284cb7c0fbb016fc5d Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=1506 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 01:03:06 -0400 Everyone’s eaten a dairy product, right? You’ve probably had milk, or cheese, spread butter on something, and eaten ice cream. And you’ve probably looked at the company brand and wondered where it came from. But […]

]]> b9e626f3662dc822d61fcb4b7c4d1f17 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #5 Vermont's Invisible Workforce http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-vermonts-invisible-workforce/#comment-500 Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:15:25 -0400 Hi Justin,
Wow, what a moving article. Even though our topics are pretty much identical, I feel like I really learn a lot from your blog posts, especially this one. I had never really connected the population of […]

]]> 071583de569e497d5e5e9312414d9ec0 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #6 Mind Map http://whatsthestoryvt.com/6-mind-map-2/#comment-499 Sat, 22 Oct 2016 15:33:50 -0400 Hi Clara,
This mind map is really good! I feel like it really shows your thoughts and what you know about your topic. I particularly liked that you included “add not replace”. I think this is an important concept […]

]]> 7dd45cc05ff0c1eec9007fbde08962c1 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #5 The State of Affairs in This State http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-the-state-of-affairs-in-this-state/#comment-498 Sat, 22 Oct 2016 15:20:48 -0400 Hi Clara,
Loved this write up! I particularly loved when you included the expectations of the new American parents. You said they didn’t expect the teachers to be more than just an instructor and that the parents […]

]]> fde997a293eb7a3e60d2bcc09fef16aa Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=1382 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:02:35 -0400 Here’s a link to my mind map for better visibility.

This is only a snapshot of my thinking, and it will probably change as more time goes by and I learn new things.

]]> edf8d2ada91d80511f40cf1cc54f8c5d Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #4 Change for Migrant Workers http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-change-for-migrant-workers/#comment-382 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:02:00 -0400 Hi Nate,
Thank you for that first praise. I really am excited to continue to dive into people’s stories and their experience with this issue and I look forward to researching.
Thank you for your ideas and opinions.
Elsa

]]> f7de77fd3b965ea4715885daf16e648d Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #5: Understanding Migrant Workers' Situation http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-understanding-migrant-workers-situation/#comment-373 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 15:51:16 -0400 Hi Nate,
Thank you for that last comment! I had a lot of fun meeting you and talking to you outside of this blog.
Those are great questions and ones I will look into as I try to answer my own question.
I […]

]]> 69de4371ee620931c34d1f9bc54466e9 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=1186 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:40:42 -0400 This week, I researched migrant workers. The issue of migrant labor is extremely important to Vermont, since dairy is 70% of our agricultural industry. Some industries that are based off of dairy farms are milk […]

]]> 560c3522790767e0d071b4beb1410322 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #3 Undocumented Immigrant Workers http://whatsthestoryvt.com/undocumented-immigrant-workers/#comment-210 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:35:40 -0400 Hi Justin,
Thank you for that first comment! I am excited to see how our two topics will compare and contrast as we continue to work throughout the year. I have heard of visas and write about something similar in […]

]]> a110cf5b608b8d25af4a7d4538ca6607 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #3 Undocumented Immigrant Workers http://whatsthestoryvt.com/undocumented-immigrant-workers/#comment-209 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:31:06 -0400 Hi Clara,
Thank you for commenting your thoughts! I agree that this is a very complex topic, which is why I’m so eager to explore it. I noticed your connection to the presidential election, but I don’t know if I […]

]]> d35f39759c838978a784c45517b73a63 Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #3: A school system tailored to English speakers http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-a-school-system-tailored-to-english-speakers/#comment-208 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:21:31 -0400 Hey Clara!
Your topic is one I haven’t given much thought about, but realize it’s very important to Vermont and to the country as a whole. You said (roughly) that a student that isn’t welcomed into a community or […]

]]> 434b89df011e0ca2dd99b4f2d9f042f5 Elsa Lindenmeyr wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=928 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:03:44 -0400 When I watched the TEDTalk by Simon Sinek, something he said caught my attention. He said, “People don’t buy what you do, but why you do it.” This idea is very interesting to me because I believe that it’s tr […]

]]> b86c0da8c8b3ce256e12272fffdca51a Elsa Lindenmeyr commented on the post, #3 Migrant Justice http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-migrant-justice/#comment-166 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:07:27 -0400 Hey Justin,
I’m Elsa and I am extremely interested in your topic. As you know, mine relates to yours and I find it interesting to look at this issue of stereotypes and distance between Mexicans and Vermonters and […]

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