Personal Narrative: Coming Into International Security Threats

Coming into International Security Threats? I did not know what to expect. Originally I decided to take the class because I figured it would be beneficial to me. Since I am going into the military I wanted to gain knowledge about the threats our nation is facing. Thinking this class would help me make a more rounded officer I hastily clicked to register for the class. My first day of the class threw me for a loop. Instead of talking about how to solve the issue of international security threats the class dove into a conversation about the purpose of the university. My mind was flooded with confusion. How was figuring out the purpose of the university going to solve our “crisis”. As the conversation continued my confusion began to subside and my interest was peaked.

To understand God’s mind was what Dr. Malici said was the purpose of the university. I remember him saying that coming to a university should not be about getting a degree. It should be about understanding every aspect of the universe. Once we are …show more content…
Not only did it challenge my previous beliefs, but I also felt like it challenged me to become a better student and a better man. The concept of ex-ducre was something I had never heard of, but I wanted to learn more once I heard about it. That was what made this class different and almost attractive. It left me wanting more every time and leaving me with questions. Change can be a scary thing to deal with, but I think it is necessary for growth and I feel that it what this class did for me. It helped me grow by taking everything I have grown up with and putting it to the test. While some of my beliefs withstood the test of International Security Threats? Others crumbled. I feel more confident that I am a more well rounded student and individual. So thank you sir for challenging me to become a better version of myself and for setting me on a journey towards