Junior Theme: The Home Stretch

Well, I haven't blogged for a really long time. I think the last time I did was over spring break because I was so excited about all of my research. I am still excited about all of my research, but to be honest, I have been scared out of my mind about junior theme. I am very glad I chose a topic that I am very interested in, but I have found that forming my claims was the hardest part of junior theme. My topic is U.S. intervention on genocide, and though I found so much information on the reports of killings, humanitarian aid, foreign policy conflicts, counter-terrorism vs. counter-genocide, and Holocaust awareness, etc., etc., I still could not come up with a sort of thesis type answer for why the United States has not intervened other than it did not want to. Today, I talked with Mr. Bolos and he told me to find excuses has used as to why the U.S. hasn't intervened, and so I'm doing that. I'm glad I took more of a why it doesn't intervene vs. why it does stance because I think it allows me to make my argument stronger, bolder, and more aggressive, something that Clay Shirky and Mr. Bolos encourage in the young female population. Overall, I think that despite the recent increase in stress levels (in not only me, but my family?), junior theme has actually taught me so much. I may not be the biggest fan of researching, but the learning throughout this entire experience was invaluable, as it encourages me to push myself and others to really advocate for genocide prevention and intervention. Also, it's really hard to read about genocide for hours on end and not be really happy about your life. It has certainly made junior theme an easier process.

Good night and good luck, friendos.

^...who said that again?