The landscape of social interaction has fundamentally changed over the preceding 25 years. The internet and technology such as smartphones have transformed communication in a manner never seen in the history of humanity. With this newfound connectivity, the world has seen the rise of what economist call a global economy. Nations have traded goods and services for centuries. However, those goods and services are tremendously expedited through modern-day advances in transportation and communication. The words “Global Economy” is usually referred to describe the international spread of capitalism, but I think it much more complicated than that. These new technologies have enabled humanity’s ability to share ideologies such as religions, political
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Many people mistakenly view the degree as a general degree with little focus. However, Interdisciplinary Studies is more focused than a general degree. Explaining this subtle difference is key to understanding the degree. An Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows a student to explore several disciplines while working toward a focused degree area of emphasis. All students must also engage in courses to fulfill general education requirements and fulfill the course requirements for their area of emphasis. The degrees flexibility helps those students who are not one hundred percent “sold” into a traditional degree …show more content…
I proudly served the Navy as an Intelligence Analyst for six years before deciding to come back home to the Bowling Green area. While in the Navy I took several general education classes with plans to finish my degree at WKU at some point. In the meantime, I owned four retail wine and spirits stores with locations across the state and had two beautiful children.
At some point over a year ago, I decided that I wanted to finish my degree. This decision did not come lightly and was made because of my need of wanting to finish what I had started almost 20 years ago. I wanted my children to see the importance of both having a degree and finishing what you start. However, when looking at degree options, I found myself questioning what path that I wanted to take. I was not as much into the political aspect of the government any longer. My focus was aligned more with the social aspects of human behavior and areas such as criminology and national
Many people mistakenly view the degree as a general degree with little focus. However, Interdisciplinary Studies is more focused than a general degree. Explaining this subtle difference is key to understanding the degree. An Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows a student to explore several disciplines while working toward a focused degree area of emphasis. All students must also engage in courses to fulfill general education requirements and fulfill the course requirements for their area of emphasis. The degrees flexibility helps those students who are not one hundred percent “sold” into a traditional degree …show more content…
I proudly served the Navy as an Intelligence Analyst for six years before deciding to come back home to the Bowling Green area. While in the Navy I took several general education classes with plans to finish my degree at WKU at some point. In the meantime, I owned four retail wine and spirits stores with locations across the state and had two beautiful children.
At some point over a year ago, I decided that I wanted to finish my degree. This decision did not come lightly and was made because of my need of wanting to finish what I had started almost 20 years ago. I wanted my children to see the importance of both having a degree and finishing what you start. However, when looking at degree options, I found myself questioning what path that I wanted to take. I was not as much into the political aspect of the government any longer. My focus was aligned more with the social aspects of human behavior and areas such as criminology and national