Final Reflection, Woohoo.

Over the course of the semester, I've learned more about how to analyze global affairs in a critical manner. I can now look at an issue and say, "Well, this happened, but why?". This sort of skill is vital in any sort of economic or political line of work. I may not have learned a lot about various global issues, but that wasn't the point of the class. Rather, it gave me the analytical framework necessary to further success in international relations. It was a lot of work, but I found a lot of gratification when debates in class continued over blogs or in 721. These discussions played a large role in shaping the way class itself functioned, and our actions were really what shaped the way the course was directed and what was taught. In that regard, I found the class a fascinating experience. I certainly don't walk away from the class with any regrets, nor do I have any about my blogging experience. As to whether or not I will blog in the future, I can only really wait and see what I feel like doing. I've found it an interesting way to carry on debates, but they're only fun when you have other people discussing your ideas with you. As a result, this sort of involvement will likely only continue in a sort of community where I can expect regular feedback from a regular body of readers, like I had this semester.

One way or another, I'm glad for the things I've learned in the course. It's altered my perspective on a lot of things and changed the way I look at the world, and that is far better than regurgitating information that I would have learned in some of the other classes.