Before taking GLG112 (Geological Disasters) two semesters ago, I had not learned about geology in a class since seventh grade. I had totally lost interest in the physical sciences. I took GLG112 because it was suggested to me by my advisor to make up for having almost no physical sciences in my transcript. So I took Lisa’s lecture class and it sparked an interest in me. For the first time in a long time, rocks and geology were actually interesting again. That’s the power of a good teacher, they ignite a curioisity in you that you did not know was there. I share the same dream as most teaching students of being the favorite cool teacher and for my last blog post I wanted to combine some of the geology I have learned with teaching.

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