When that mess inside the classroom becomes so much more clear on the outside...
In my last entry, I meant to talk about my Political Science 597 class, but instead I got caught up in the much more enjoyable experience I’m having in History. A class that is numbered “597” is required in one’s senior year. It is a “global perspectives” class within some discipline, but the students don’t find out the specific topic focus of the course until the first day of class.
I chose Political Science 597 because I needed the PS credit…to my surprise, the topic is social insurance policies (this includes social security, welfare, unemployment, health insurance, etc…). Seemingly an interesting topic, but it turns out the material of the class is incredibly difficult to grasp. I have felt very frustrated in class and I’m very nervous about the upcoming midterm exam, which I’ve been cramming for.
During my cramming, when I overcame my frustration, I realized that this information is not only fascinating, but in credibly timely. This is why I love Political Science classes. I can open a newspaper or come across a blog that is talking about exactly what I am learning in class that day. Many people know something about health care reform in America just from the news, so my class work is an easy and enjoyable topic of conversation.
The Civic Leadership Council is hosting an event about health care in America, with professors and professionals from both sides of the aisle. The event will be this Tuesday at 8 pm in Mendenhall Lab 100, in case anyone is interested. I’m excited to be able to bring my notes from studying straight to this event. I love when classroom lessons magically turn into knowledge.