Many decades ago when I was an
undergraduate student, I was required to take a physical science class. Anxious
to finish and move on to graduate school, I signed up for the only class available
that fit into my schedule. Wondering how in the world the study of Geology had
anything to do with speech pathology, I girded up my loins, bit my tongue and walked
into class. Convinced it would be a total waste of time, I went prepared to
doodle during lecture, labs and field trips.
Much to my surprise, I enjoyed the
class tremendously. It was hard work, but the study of geological land
formations and field trips fascinated me.
Though, I must admit, I never once
used my study of rocks in speech therapy, I believe required classes outside of
majors make for a well rounded individual. I like to think of myself as a
“Closet Geologist” 30 years later, always picking up geology magazines when
available and examining rocks. Those dreaded full-day field trips to the
unknown, weird places, now serve as day trips/Get Aways to roam around and
enjoy the beauty of this planet.
