A reflective essay of at least five pages in length containing responses to the following questions: Why did you choose to become a Political Science or International Affairs major? Did these reasons remain consistent as you progressed through the major, or did you find new areas that sustained your interest in the discipline? Please reflect on your intellectual and personal development during your time as a Political Science or International Affairs major. In what ways did you change? How would you describe those changes? What were some of the highlights of your experience as a Political Science or International Affairs major? What were some of the lowlights? Describe the essays you submitted as part of this portfolio. Why did you include them? What do they reveal about you and your intellectual development? What gaps do you see in your education as a Political Science or International Affairs major, and how might they be filled?
