Political science; a degree that will change your life and the world. "The method of political science is the interpretation of life; its instrument is intuition, a pleasant understanding of subtle and unformulated conditions." - Woodrow WilsonI. As Woodrow Wilson said, political science is a tool of intuition. Political scientists help us understand the decisions and conditions imposed on society by our government. Political scientists can be used as consultants, analyzers, researchers, and much more. They break down and explain the decisions our governments make and predict what they will do next. I think political science is the most important degree for a student who wants to make a difference politically. Political science is a path to success for many people. Evidence for this statement is demonstrated throughout the history of political science. II. Political science has existed for centuries. As stated in the Encyclopedia of Careers and Career Guidance, “Political science is one of the oldest social sciences,” that being said, it has been around for a long time. Over time, ideals have changed and with them so has political science. As we grew as people, so did political science. Many of the old ideals and theories of political science still exist today. As we also read in the Encyclopedia of Careers and Professional Guidance, "The ideas of many political scientists still influence current political theories." For example, Machiavelli, an Italian statesman and philosopher of the 16th century, believed that politics and morality were two completely different ideals in human activity and that they should be governed by political decisions of the government. for centuries. I think political science is the most important degree for a student who wants to make a difference politically. You can go places with a political science degree. A degree in political science and law is a great foundation for entering congress and making a change in our world. Who knows, maybe one day you'll end up in the Oval Office with your political science degree. Works Cited Morkes, Andrew. "Political scientist". Encyclopedia of careers and professional orientation. Twelfth ed. Chicago, IL: Ferguson, 2003. 284-87. Print."Political scientist". Oklahoma Career Information Systems. Network. March 25, 2014."Political." US Bureau of Labor Statistics. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 8, 2014. Web. March 25, 2014. "What is political science? | APSA." What is political science? | APSA. Np, nd Web. March 25. 2014.