(RE-POST FROM August 30, 2013)In two weeks I leave my home on the beaches of Gulf Coast Texas to pursue a life unknown in the country side of England. To be more precise, I’m continuing my academic pursuits at the University of Warwick in Coventry. I was offered a rare opportunity to expand my research in rational decision making with a team of fascinating people, in a newly developed discipline, nestled in a city of perplexing circumstances.
I developed this blog to share experiences and insight.
How did I get this opportunity?
Short Answer: Hard work, Little sleep, Lots of emails
Long Answer: I will let the Rotary members of District 5930 answer that.
“Megan is the first recipient of a Rotary Foundation Global Grant for District 5930, generously sponsored by the Rotary Club of Southside Corpus Christi and District 5930 with application assistance from PDG Marilyn Spencer and District Scholarship Sub-Committee Chair Tiffany Hull. The Rotary Foundation Global Grant will fund Megan’s 2013-2014 year abroad to attend graduate school at the University of Warwick in Coventry, England and earn a Master of Science degree in Behavioral Economics. She will be hosted by District 1070, located in the East Midlands of England. Part of Megan’s tenure will include conducting a unique investigation into the employment disparities in Coventry. Initial measures show some populations suffering higher unemployment rates than others, in particular young, degreed college graduates. Findings from this research have the potential to improve employment placements in other cities, as well as for other habitually under-employed populations: the disabled and elderly, for example.
“Megan grew up between Texas and Northern Mexico. She holds a dual B.A. from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Psychology (Cognition) and Philosophy (Logics) and is currently a research graduate student in the Psychology department at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.”
¡Hasta luego Texas!
Good morning England!
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