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Day in the life of political science major Curtis Delfin

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What is your favorite part about political science?

Delfin said he likes studying foreign relations and crime. “I like to learn about the need for law and why government and countries are the way they are and what led them there. Even history and facts are also really cool to learn about because it shapes how people are now and the way people think now.”

 

Why did you choose political science?

“I was really interested in analysis like research writing and analyzing information and being able to dissect and create arguments. Originally, I was an exercise science major, but my English class was a literary analysis class and that’s what interested me. Being able to read information and create arguments and then finding evidence to support your arguments. The debating kind of thing is what interested me.”

 

What do you want to do with it?

Delfin said he would like to receive a master’s degree in either foreign relations or terrorism, so he can either work gathering intelligence or as a diplomat to smaller countries.

 

“I’d like to work on behalf of Guam because Guam is very small. I’d like to take part in it and its relations with America,” Delfin explained.

 

Describe a typical day

“I spend most of my time doing research. This semester is really interesting for me. It’s my first time where I have all of my classes all in one day. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are all my classes. I have political science 300, which is the political science analysis that’s like research, writing and statistics. It’s the most difficult political science class. I’m also doing international law, and I spend most of my time working on these two classes. My typical day would be going to class and researching outside of class. I do a lot of reading and writing.

 

“I think the foundation of creating arguments and logically reason effectively will help no matter what field you’re in. I also think political science really focuses on that kind of thing.”

 

What is your major about?

“I’m learning about international law because I’m doing a legal studies certificate within political science. I guess the basis for that and everything in political science is learning about the different theories of social science. Why people behave the way they behave, why we need laws, how good governments work, and why certain nations fail.”

 

What are some jobs available for this type of major?

Delfin enumerated some jobs in his major are “public relations officer, lawyer, lobbyist, senator, judge, criminal justice, and also within the international region.

 

He said jobs include non-government jobs “like working with non-profits or even in the United Nations. I think just being able to understand their concepts and build relationships with other countries and being able to work with people and the government.”

 

What advice do you have for someone interested in social work?

“It’s very challenging, but it’s very rewarding. We do a lot of networking. So I’m sure even in entrepreneurship or business, there are people who like that kind of thing. You need to be able to network no matter what major you have. I think political science can help you with those things as well.”

 

Cons

“As much as I love political science, my least favorite part would probably be all the writing and the reading. It helps me learn, but at the same time, it’s like that love-hate relationship. I’m not a fan of so much reading because I fall asleep a lot.”

Writer: Hannah Jones