1. What did you learn in this class that you believe will be most directly applicable to understanding how the world works?
I would say that researching another country in depth helped me understand how other countries operate. Sometimes it can be hard to see other methods besides the one you're used to. In this class, I realized that the way the US operates is not how the entire world operates, and this should prove helpful in my future. I think that it is beneficial to study the different ways in which countries work, and how this all comes together on a global scale, because it's important to see people all over the world working together in cooperation.
2. What topics are you interested in learning more about, after this class ends?
I would be interested to learn more about Scandinavian culture now that I have an idea of what life is like in Sweden. I have always wanted to visit, but this class really inspired me to try hard to make that happen. I have an increased interest in experiencing Sweden (and the rest of Scandinavia) firsthand, and I can't wait to see how my experiences will differ from the research I've done.
3. What do you think will be the most challenging for you next year, whether you're studying abroad, studying away, or studying at K?
The most challenging aspect, in my opinion, will be functioning in my life at K while all of my friends are gone. The majority of the junior class will be studying abroad/away, and I only have a couple of friends who are staying. Additionally, many of my other friends are seniors who will be graduating next week. Losing this support network will surely be a challenge for me.
