Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Concluding Colloquiem Contemplations Concisely #6/7



Let’s dive right in and talk about my Colloquium experience. To be completely honest, I was annoyed at having to take this class. I realized when coming to Florida Gulf Coast University that this would be one of the requirements, but it still was not high on my list of things that I was looking towards with happiness.
That being said, I really did enjoy the class. Personally, I got to see quite a few places that I hadn’t been to in years—Matanzas Pass, Koreshan, etc. Academically, the class put forth information either I didn’t know about, or merely didn’t think about.
When it comes to my major, psychology, it affords me a different perspective, specifically that of an environmentalist bent, that I can use when building rapport, or talking to people. There were quite a few highpoints with regards to the class itself; I enjoyed the people in the class specifically, fun and entertaining group of individuals if you ask me and the trips that were taken were a nice change of pace from the typical classroom setting.
The field trips were also the most difficult part for me—I am from this area originally so much of the information given was merely a repeat from my past; additionally, I am not the biggest fan of being outside due in large part to the heat. This still doesn’t hamper my overall like of the class and the professor specifically.
All-in-all, I do not feel that the class was a waste of time, which sadly was how I originally felt. I take away a larger understanding of the current world situation, and what FGCU is putting forth by requiring the colloquium class. Looking forward, it is definitely something that will cause me to put forth effort into helping sustain the world. Would I recommend the class and professor? Yes.
 
 
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