African studies changes student’s life
Dear Editor,
I never before had taken a class on African studies, nor had I any experience in parliamentary delegations. Instead I was simply interested in bolstering my resume and trying something new. That was last year before I, along with a handful of other GCSU students, attended the South East Model of the African Union (SEMAU). In preparation for and throughout the duration of SEMAU, my world views became radically widened. In a rapid baptismal in other cultures and delegations with students from all over the world, I learned more than I imagined possible. At first, I just thought it was a good idea because the school would pay the bill for a weekend out.
Looking back, it was a necessary experience that any sort of student would be remiss to neglect. Whether your focus in college is in science, business, the liberal arts, or anything in between, what you will have learned can be applied in a dynamic experience that you will not soon forget. Certainly if you have had Dr. Charles B.A. Ubah, Dr. Olufunke Fontenot or Dr. Eustace Palmer, you’ve probably heard that SEMAU is a fascinating experience that shouldn’t be missed, though that speech likely went in one ear and out the other. As a student, I urge you, if nothing else, to contact one of these professors and perhaps attend a preparation meeting for this year’s SEMAU. This year’s SEMAU will be held the first weekend of November in Savannah. A weekend of learning in an atmosphere of intellectual differences such as this one will bring so much more to the average student’s educational experience. If nothing else, take advantage of a chance to meet some new faces from all over the southeast on the college’s tab. For more information, contact Dr. Palmer at Eustace.Palmer@gcsu.edu, Dr. Ubah at Charles.Ubah@gcsu.edu or Dr. Fontenot at Funke.Fontenot@gcsu.edu.
Sincerely,
Joe Gibboni
Criminal Justice
Senior
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Oct 20 2006. Filed under Opinion.
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