How has taking this course prepared me for my career and life?
I have benefited greatly from taking and participating in this course. The more I learned the more convinced I am that everyone should look into taking it. Meteorology is about more than Stuve diagrams and weather maps. Meteorology concerns our entire atmosphere, starting with the water molecules that form clouds and progressing on to what we, as humans, are doing to limit the life of this planet. Not only do I understand what a high- and low-pressure system means to me, but I have a greater understanding of alternative energy sources. As a human being I feel I have become far more educated and aware of the condition our planet is in. For this reason, I wish more people would take an interest in this class.
As an English major I have greatly come to appreciate the dynamics and mechanics behind weather! As mentioned in my poem, symbolism is so very important to literature. I now have a better understanding of what goes in to a storm, or how an avalanche occurs. This course has given me the ability to bring my written characters to life, as well as make the events in my writing more realistic. Though these things seem trivial in our busy, bustling world these lessons make for a better writer and a better teacher. For that, I am grateful.