ECAs relating to Government/Politics

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>What kinds of clubs relate to Government/Politics? I really want to join more clubs (maybe start some ?) but everyone keeps on saying that my schedule is gonna get in the way (which it isn't)... Our school just had an activity fair and I was wondering if this was enough for freshman year...</p>

<p>I joined:
SGA (Class President)
Model United Nations
Mock Trial
Debate Team</p>

<p>In addition to taking classes in:
Honors English 9
Honors Precalc
Honors Spanish 3
Honors Computer Programming 1
Honors Chemistry
AP US History
AP Psych
Gym (Required)</p>

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<p>It's enough. You don't need to join 12 dozen clubs with involvement in Government/Politics to show you have an interest in it. Winning competitions, doing well in these clubs should be what you should concentrate on now. But I can also mention, there are also many gov/politics related activities that you can do out of school such as summer programs, JSA, or that congressional thing that I don't remember the name.</p>

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<p>Congressional page?</p>

<p>That sounds like quite a few already, especially if you plan to take them seriously.</p>

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<p>Do you think I could join FBLA too? It looks pretty cool, but I'm not sure of the time commitment...</p>

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<p>FBLA is amazing. All it will require is a bit of time management. Not that I have any. :p</p>

<p>Anyway, I would highly recommend FBLA. If you do not have any backround courses in Economics, Finance, or International Businnes XD, a bit of reading may be required, depending on your event.</p>

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<p>English 9? You're taking AP USH as a freshman? O_O
But, uhh, we can't really advise anything to you -- do what you like if you're able to do that. There's point to exhaust yourself for some college in four years.</p>

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<p>Yes, nice schedule by the way. ;)</p>

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<p>JSA, Model Congress, Congressional paige. You could also get involved in political clubs (aka deal with political issues) like Amnesty International, GSA, etc, depending on how the club is run in your school.</p>

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<p>get a JSA Chapter I'm a expansion director so if you have any questions ask me.</p>

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<p>its not about joining more clubs, its about being dedicated to the clubs you join and excelling at them. A person who is in one club and wins nationals or state in debate will look better than someone who joined 10 and did nothing.</p>

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<p>Wow, the people asking the question "is my so-and-so good enough" keep getting younger. That's good for Freshman year, because Freshman year is about getting to know what you like, what you're good at, and what you will commit to. It's not a good thing to keep having to ask the question "is this good?"</p>

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<p>Can people just answer his question...?</p>

<p>He wants to know more and different ideas for politics EC's. He's not asking if it's enough. Furthermore, if he's a freshmen, this is the BEST time for him to join as many clubs as he can, and then weed out the ones he doesn't like along the way.</p>

<p>Who knows, he might just be looking for different ideas. Atleast I was when I clicked on this thread...</p>

<p>EDIT: It would be nice if someone knew of some other non-generic EC's for politics, like besides the already organized student clubs etc that everyone joins.</p>

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<p>Uh, Young Democrat / Republican club?</p>

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<p>I stick with what I said before, A-san.</p>

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<p>The Congressional Page program is pretty cool. You can serve the summer before or after your junior year, or for one or two semesters during your junior year. You work either in the House of Representatives or the Senate, delivering legislation and such. You do get paid for your work, and have a chance to meet all sorts of interesting politicians, and see all kinds of cool things happen, like joint meetings of Congress. It is pretty competitive to get in, though. If you're interested, contact your Senators and Representative.</p>

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<p>Definetly join your favorite political party in your neighborhood. Work on campaign, and make good use of meal at the taxpayers expense.</p>

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<p>What do you mean by join the political party? I dont think you can register for a political party until your 18 no?</p>

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<p>I'm a college Frosh now, but I've always had a keen interest in government - especially through highschool. </p>

<p>Like you, I joined a club or two Freshman/Sophomore year but I wanted more. I started emailing my party's local grassroots organizers and went from there. I was highly involved in the 2004 election and many other statewide elections as well.</p>

<p>Near the end of my junior year I sent out a flurry of emails to my State Senators and Representatives asking if they could use volunteers or whatnot. I interviewed for some, got turned down at all but one. I worked in my State Senators office for almost a year, doing constituency stuff and public relations. This wasn't through any organized program - I just pursued it myself.</p>

<p>My best advice is just to start basic and work up from there. If it means holding a sign come election day for four hours outside the polls, that's somethiing. </p>

<p>Things are out there if you look.</p>