It has been an interesting week. Last wednesday I had by third research interview and it gave me so much to work with and ponder as I move forward through the rest of the semester. My professional was someone who I knew had connections and experience working with other diplomats and because of this he was able to give me a new perspective of what with diplomats is like.
My professional works in protocol management and handles all the consulates and diplomats in the area, so he has a unique perspective from the side of the hosting country. As someone who works on the side of diplomatic relations that is not usually discussed, he gave me a new approach to my original work to an element that was holding me back a little bit at first. He also gave me a new perspective on the true abuses of the power that diplomats hold in state affairs, giving me an idea for a possible final product. All in all it was a very helpful interview that gave me a lot to work with for the future.
This interview gave me a new idea on the notion of perspective, it is something that applies throughout most careers in people's lives but it applies much more so with this position. It really helps to know that and apply it to my life more heavily.