Borah Symposium
This week the University of Idaho held its annual Borah Symposium, an event that brings keynote speakers to the SUB Ballroom to discuss a particular theme and its relevance to our lives.
The chosen theme this year has been 'The Legacy of WWI; 1914 - 2014 The Making of the Modern World' and examined the aspects of WWI that have impacted our modern day society.
One of the keynote speakers, General Richard Myers, gave his address last night at 7pm. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview him for Idaho Public Radio.
General Myers is the former Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staffs who advised during the Bush administration mere weeks after the September 11 2001 attacks.
I asked him four questions, three of which related to his feelings about how WWI has affected our society, what military action successes the U.S had after 9/11 and a final question inquiring what advice he can offer UI students who are currently making big life decisions.
I found General Myers to be an extremely approachable person who was very at ease in an interview situation, (of course he is well practised!). He spoke clearly, concisely and had very informative answers to offer me. Even when asked my final, more general question, he offered really insightful advice, stating that 'taking risks' is very important for anyone who wants to succeed.
Overall, the experience was invaluable and gave me a real look into reporting as a career. It also proved to me that even if you're nervous about something, it's worth taking the personal risk to do it because you will feel an awesome sense of achievement afterwards.
J