welcome to the blog: shaking off the airport nerves
Hello everyone! My name is Parmida Mahdavi and I am a senior in Engineering Physics with a focus on space and planetary sciences at the Colorado School of Mines. I am also a senior McBride scholar which means that I currently completing my practicum to attain my public affairs minor, which is what this blog is going to be about. For those who are not familiar with the McBride practicum, it is essentially: "All McBride students need to fulfill a three-credit 'Practicum,' which emphasizes experiential education, cultural immersion, and course design. The practicum is similar to an independent study, but with a twist. The goal of the course is for you to pursue a worthwhile experiential learning opportunity – that is, to 'learn by doing.'" Starting in May of this year, I started planning my practicum and eight months later, I am at the airport waiting to board my flight to Seoul, South Korea. I am eternally grateful for the McBride Honors program for providing...