Blog Post #1- Ajluni

  • Is it possible to change your topic after you have already decided on one?
  • When should you ask a professor to be your thesis advisor? Should your question be finalized before you ask?
  • What should you do if you choose an advisor that doesn’t end up being as helpful as you hoped?
  • How can I decide on an exact topic and know if it is narrow enough?
  • Is there someone who can help me sort out my interests and help me craft a strong question?

Topics:

  1. The nature of democracy/ how it has changed with the increased presence of social media in elections
  2. Foreign language studies and the role that it plays in educational systems of other countries vs ours
  3. Gender roles in congress/government
  4. Political Theory/How people develop their political positions
  5. Rhetoric of strong vs weak leaders