2023 PPE Hello! I’m Theo and I am a PPE finalist. I have had an incredible and genuinely transformative time at Balliol and am immensely grateful for the experiences I’ve had so far. My highlights have been the Chalet des Anglais Reading Party, organising entertainment for the Balliol Ball, the Balliol international football tour, and my inconsistent and often-unhelpful contributions to the cricket team. I’m passionate about nature and the outdoors, having been awarded the A.C. Irvine fund for a trek in the Balkans; this passion is reflected in my project. I intend to investigate experiences of and responses to climate disasters in the Pacific Coast region and American West more broadly, with prominence given to Indian Reservations and the application of traditional forestry techniques. I hope to interview notable local figures, as well as ordinary residents, to capture a range of perspectives. I’m a naturally curious person and can’t wait to connect with alumni!