On Tyrants & Tributes : Real World Lessons From The Hunger Games discussion

We at Learn Liberty Academy are curious to learn about your aspirations so we can offer you educational and career opportunities in the areas of your interest. Where are you right now career-wise, and what are your professional goals?

I have a B.S. in biochemistry and work at a software company. This is my first Learn Liberty Academy course, and I see it as a fun way to explore topics I'm interested in and keeping my political/social sciences knowledge sharp.

I'm a senior in college. I'm hoping to attend law school so that I may become an attorney to fight against our oppressive government. I'd also like to teach at some level at some point.

I'm a homeschooled freshman in high school. I am planning on learning about business and baking so one day I can open a bakery.

I'm a freshman in high school and i like doing art hopefully making a business out of it one day.

I am in 6th grade. I like animals,art,and music. I also like archery.

As an Education professional, I am thrilled to see the high school and college students in this class.

Do what you love; you will hear it a billion times but don't let that go. There is a place for being pragmatic about your career choice but do NOT let go of what you love to do.

I have a B.S. in Political Science (Dr. Sturgis and I share an alma mater but I think we only met a couple of times before she moved to NC.) and a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration. I love working with college students to help them move through their academic programs as an advisor.

I also love to write and have picked that back up in my spare time working on my blogs and poking a pen at fiction (short stories).

I'm a junior in college, hoping, like Jeffrey to join the struggle against our expanding government, though probably more from a policy than legal angle. I'd probably like to end up working on the Hill or at a think-tank eventually. Still figuring it out though.

I'm currently a junior in college, majoring in Political Science and History. My goals at the moment are to either a) attend law school after my undergraduate degrees are finished and become a lawyer, hopefully a constitutional lawyer, or b) work at a liberty-oriented think tank/research institute/organization where I could help assist in spreading the ideas of liberty. I'm currently scouring the web for summer internships so any help would definitely be greatly appreciated!!!

I am a psychology professor at Mary Baldwin College and a writer on www.hogwartsprofessor.com. I have never taken an online course before, but I am supposed to teach my first one in January so I thought I would sample a topic of interest to me. I am also fond of Harry Potter and the Divergent series.

Im Josh, from Texas and I want to finish off my degree in Journalism while I expand my families business and eventually become an investigative journalist.

I am currently a junior, political science major! I would love to finish my degree and continue on to law or grad school. I have specifically looked into joint degrees and have considered attempting a PhD. I would love to be able to represent the ideals in and outside of a courtroom one day, possibly work for a non-profit.

Jonnelle, I wish I had an advisor like you during my years in college!

I was all over majors in college, starting off with Poli Sci, then to Sociology, then to English before I finally settled on a Biology degree with aims of med school. Years later, I realized this option was not the correct track for me, so I moved onto the Research. Now, I'm working as a Research Associate, while looking at the Physician Assistant option offered at many schools, but my eyes and ears are always open to anything that catches my interest. My ultimate goal is to start a non-profit to assist underprivileged children one day...

I'm a homeschooling parent & freelance writer living abroad who has a BA in Economics and loves dystopian fiction. My daughter & I are doing this Learn Liberty course together for fun and as a part of our homeschooling. This is our first one.

I'm a writer. I wrote that =->Sunlost

I have written a lot on my site about politics in modern media, although at least half of it has to be centered around The Hunger Games books (and movies too, yes).

I'm currently enrolled to start a Bachelor of Law here in Australia. My ultimate goal is to make my career obsolete by making the law simple enough that everyone can understand it without needing to pay for legal advice. (IE: Life, liberty and property rights should be the extent of the law).

I'm very interested in starting businesses to make people's lives better and increase the total amount of wealth in the world.

I am a junior in college majoring in Environmental Studies but also minoring in German and Constitutional Studies. I would love to become a criminal defense attorney, specifically focusing on defending non-violent drug offenders. (Don't even get me started on the injustice of the "Drug War" in America) but my back up plan if law school doesn't work out is to become a park ranger somewhere in Northern California or Colorado, to live a simple and happy life. Very different life goals I realize, but both would make me happy. Also maybe own/work in a bakery, I currently work part time in a bakery and absolutely love it.

As far as Learn Liberty goes, this is my first course!! And I am so excited! I'm part of a campus group at my University called Students for a Stateless Society and (while it's an anarchist group, which I don't necessarily agree with 100% of the time) it led me to the national group conference in Denton, Texas Students for Liberty which then led me to this website and course on The Hunger Games! I love Liberty and I love Hunger Games, what could be better!! It's winter break and there's no classes until January so I'm excited to be intellectually stimulated beyond just reading on my own time. I think interaction with others is a wonderful learning experience and I'm excited to meet and talk to other like minded people!!

I teach high school government and economics. My career goal currently is to develop my understanding of economics and improve my ability to teach the principles of the Economic Way of Thinking to High School Students. I am currently shopping for Master's programs (or PhD) that combine economics and pedagogy, and would allow me to do course work online and over the summer.

I believe my calling is to help others sharpen their ability to wield their mind as a sword and attain to the fullness of their calling.

At the moment, I am a stay at home mom to my two children, 3yrs and 11 mo. In my professional life, I was a high school English and AVID teacher. I am strong proponent of true liberty. This is my first learn liberty course. I am a true lover of learning, and am very excited to be able to read and discuss something slightly more challenging than Dr. Suess' "Oh, The Places We'll Go!".

I have BAs in English and Humanities and 12 years of corporate communications experience. I am currently working toward my MA in Language & Literature and would like to move toward a career in academia studying speculative fiction.

For any college students/upcoming high school grads/college grads: I highly recommend the 3-week summer internship at the Ayn Rand Institute. Changed my life.

I am a homeschool mom with a BS in Business Administration. My son and I are taking this course together as a homeschool project. It is our first Learn Liberty course.

Over the past few years I've begun a slow course of reading and study to self-educate, to learn to think, to familiarize myself with ideas I've not thought much about before, to think through my own opinions of these ideas, and to learn to communicate about them. I think this will be a lifelong project.

I have a BID (Bach. of Interior Design), but my true loves were my art history & architecture (emphasis in arch history) minors. I currently stay at home w my 5 y.o., 3 y.o. & 9 m.o. I would love to go back for my masters eventually or work in collegiate advising.

I'm a biochemistry PhD drop out who went into law enforcement for several years. Eventually I combined the two backgrounds for a career in forensic science.

I swore it would be a cold day in hell before I set foot in a university again but I'm having fun with online courses at my own pace (i.e. glacial). This is my 3rd Learn Liberty class.

I am a recent graduate with a B.A. in Economics from Hillsdale College. As an aspiring entrepreneur, I'm currently the founder of a digital marketing start-up. Follow me on Twitter @ToThe_9s and follow my agency @BeChromatic

I want to work with animals, but I want to take more classes like these to sharpen my mind about politics especially in today's society.

I am returning to college, after earning a degree in broadcasting, for education.
Reaching the next generation is vital. For too long people have stood by and let statists control the education system. We need more people like Suzanne Collins who can find ways to get the message of liberty to young people.

I'm currently a senior majoring in International Affairs and Psychology. After I graduate I'm wanting to hopefully go to get my masters in International Affairs. I love to travel and my dream job would be a Foreign Service Officer.

I would say education but I like the design of business and for profit. I like to one day get my Masters in business and PhD on sociological economics. My own school would be something I would like to venture one day.

I'm twenty-something without a degree and without a real desire to acquire one- at least not during the current education bubble. I write for a blog ( http://freeradicalnetwork.com/categor... ) but I want to be an entrepreneur in the food service industry.

Thanks for all the responses, everyone!!

I have a bs in economics and an MBA in operations management science. 2 years ago I left my job at nike to become a homeschooling mommy. Now i homeschool my 9,7, and 2 year old children as well as my 3 year old niece. My 9 and 7 are going through the course with me and we gave already had some interesting discussions. We all love hunger games, so this is a great opportunity to make literature aid our learning.

I am an unschooling mother of six, two of which are in high school. I am taking this course with them. My oldest is 16 my youngest is under 2. I love learning. I have about 20 years experience in alternative schooling. I am a Doula, I mentor other home school families, serve in my community, and a million other things. My interests include health, alternative health care, essential oils, edible wild plants, survival, herbs, and about a zillion different crafty activities. I am hard to define...

Im a football player and hope one day play for the NFL
or even be a pastor

I'm a Junior in homeschool and I am hoping I can use my gifts from my Dad to open the eyes of everyone and let them see the world as my Father sees it, my gifts are art music and poetry.

I am an anthropology and theater major (acting, writing, directing, also in film). I also have an interest in politics (hopefully you can tell since I'm on here) and business. Right now, I am in my third year of college, am 21-years-old, and most likely will have to do a fifth year. For what I want to do afterwards, I am not too sure - I have many choices such as pursuing my performing career (dancing and acting), running for office, building businesses, medical school, etc.

I'm in my third year of studying Philosophy at university. In all honesty, I don't have a clear career plan. I do have an interest in Social Media, Journalism, Economics and Creative Writing as well as some experience in these areas.

I have a BS in education (science and special education) and 30 credits toward a master's in chemistry. I taught science for 10 years. I am an unemployed homeschooling mom of 8 adopted children. I love teaching but hated public school. I love learning. I'm veryu methodical and organized. I have an eye for detail. I like animals and nature. I have a passion for adopting older children from foster care and sharing the Gospel. Otherwise, I really have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. =[

I am 20 years old and currently a community college student getting my associate of arts and my associate of science degree. I'm going to get a bachelors degree in dietetics when I transfer into a university. I want to get involved in improving peoples diets but I have a strong interest in running for a position in the Congress.

I am 22 and am currently the events and development associate at the Atlas Network. I graduated from Florida State University in May 2012 (go Noles!) and while I was there I interned at the James Madison Institute for two years. I am seeking to continue my education and as always build my network :)

I'm currently in my 2nd year of University in the UK, working towards a BSc in Computing. I enjoy coding so I'm looking to do something web site/software development related in future. No strict plans as of yet but that's the general idea. Currently looking for an industry work placement as I'm on a sandwich course. That's about it for me!

I have no job. I use to have a job this past year working at a Sears. I had quit and about 5 years before that worked at a Walmart. As far as my career I have been interested in, culinary arts, music or photography the most.

I am a homeschooled freshman in high school. I am an Eagle Scout and still help with Scouts. I love to learn about all kinds of things on my quest to find my calling.

So many homeschoolers! I'm also a homeschooled freshman in high school. I'm taking this course with my brother and mother. I want to be either a vet or a nurse, I'm not quite sure which, yet. Maybe both!

I am a homeschooled 6th grader (Doing 9th grade math) and I would like to be a web designer. I already know that basics of html and css and know a little bit of java.

I currently work in retirement finance and investing, and I could be satisfied doing that. But my ultimate goal is to be a writer.

I have been working as a site manager, marketing, clowning, teaching, as a volunteer...
This is my first course in Liberty Academy and I like to learn. This has been a good start. I've been interested in some subjects related to Liberty Academy that's how I ended up doing this course and I really like it.

I am a senior at Florida State University and I'm studying English Literature and Humanities. My primary focus is in Dystopian fiction and I'm very happy that Learn Liberty provided this course. In fact, I would love to see more Learn Liberty Academy topics pertaining to liberty and the humanities. After college, I hope to take a year to decide whether I want to focus on Academia or work at a liberty-oriented nonprofit. I'm very happy that learn liberty provides this opportunity though, and I would call for more topics like this.

I graduated a few years ago with degrees in French and Spanish. I work for a translation company doing computer-related things. I love it because I get to use my languages and my computer skills together. I am considering going back to school to get a third degree studying Middle Eastern Studies/Arabic.
I have read The Hunger Games trilogy in Spanish and next I will read it in French. :)
After that will be Arabic though I think I'll need a few more years before I'm ready.
Otherwise because I studied a lot of literature (one of the perks of studying languages!) in college, I have been using free online resources (like this class) to study my favorite works. It's a wonderful opportunity.

Kelli wrote: "I graduated a few years ago with degrees in French and Spanish. I work for a translation company doing computer-related things. I love it because I get to use my languages and my computer skills to..."

Have you read many other books in multiple languages? If so how true are the translations? Do you feel it's best to try to read in the authors native language, even if you are not fluent, or is it safe to stay with what you best understand?