Abstract
I discovered Geography while at Mary Washington College (now the University of Mary Washington) in 1969 – long, long ago. Having no idea what I wanted to major in, I happened into a geography class that I absolutely loved, and that was it. At the time, I had no idea where it would lead me. After my undergraduate days, I went to Oklahoma State University for my Masters’ degree. I wish I could say that I had researched numerous MS programs and chose Oklahoma State. However, it was the only program to which I applied, chosen because it offered an interdisciplinary Environmental Science Option (which would now be called a certificate) along with my Geography degree. The first Earth Day was just three years prior to my entering grad school, and I was very interested in all things environmental, especially after having taken the first environmental course offered at Mary Washington, taught by a geography faculty member.
Recommended Citation
Montz, Burrell
(2024)
"Forging a Career in Hazards Research: Gilbert White’s Influence,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 65:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol65/iss1/8