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My name is Davis and I’m from Frisco, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ. I’m currently majoring in International Affairs and completing the licensure program in secondary social studies. This coming May, I will be graduating from the University and will be student teaching at Fox Ridge Middle School this coming fall. 

My journey to attend the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder was a long and tumultuous path. Senior year of high school, I applied to 15 different colleges across the nation. After receiving acceptance letters and visiting the subsequent schools, my choice of colleges was down to two. I postponed the decision until the last possible day, May 1st.  I created a list of pros and cons and contemplated each choice thoroughly. After countless hours of confusion, I came to the realization that I was meant to be a Buff. I remember walking onto the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder campus and feeling a sense of belonging.  I could see myself studying in Norlin Library, eating in the C4C and most importantly, finding my niche.  This realization made my choice simple, I would go to the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ at Boulder.

These last few years at the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ have been chalked full of amazing adventures, numerous opportunities for growth and the creation of life-long friendships. Initially, I entered the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ as an Integrative Physiology major. I was convinced I would one day become an anesthesiologist. However, after my first semester, I came to the realization that medicine simply wasn’t for me.  After copious amounts of soul searching, I discovered International Affairs. I loved traveling and found politics extremely interesting.

After a year and a half of being enrolled in the International Affairs Program, I realized I wanted something more. I sorted through the numerous programs that Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ had to offer. None of them interested me until I found the Education Licensure Program. I realized that all of my favorite teachers growing up were social studies teachers and I wanted to be just like them. This turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have enjoyed all of the classes and each professor has been incredibly impactful.

I’m currently finishing up my last semester of school and couldn’t be more excited about my future. I have loved the friends I’ve made in the program and the lessons I’ve learned have been priceless. I am so thankful that I attended Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ and found the Teacher Licensure Program in the School of Education.

~ Davis Gidney

International Affairs and Secondary Teacher Licensure Student, 2018