Introduction into Political Geography

Hello My name is Candace Applewhite. I am taking a course called Political Geography at Florida State University, which is how I found myself writing this blog. I was born in Panama City, Florida but grew up for the most part in Tallahassee. You can call me a towny. I am studying to get my degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies. This class is an elective for both categories so I am killing two birds with one stone. Upon graduating I plan to move to out of state(FINALLY!) to either North Georgia, North Carolina, or Tennessee. I would like to work on a river such as the Ocoee River, testing the pollutants of the river or working with others on the hydroelectric power. Growing culinary herbs and starting my own wine business with irregular wines such as blackberry, blueberry, watermelon etc. is a passion of mine as well. I am hoping during the duration of this course that i will discover many things I formerly did not know about political geography and the impacts it has on my personal life and global issues.  The meaning of the world geography itself is enticing Geo- Earth and Graphy - writings. So buckle your seat belts and come join me on this bumpy ride into the world of geography of politics, power, and the political division of space.