<p>Has anyone here attended? What did you think about it? What did you do there?</p>
<p>It varies from state to state. I went to the one in SC and it was a wonderful experience. You learn about government (that's the less wonderful part) and then run for mock offices (fun part), where the entire hierarchy is crafted authentically. Plus you meet amazing people from across the state.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, you're stuck with the same gender for a week, but we got together with Girls State towards the end.</p>
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<p>To revive this thread,</p>
<p>How do you apply for Girls State? And when is the deadline? I looked at their websites and such but no where did it give instructions on how to apply. There was no application, etc.</p>
<p>Anybody know?</p>
<p>And also, what's Girls Nation? Are they the same thing? And how do you get "nominated" or "accepted"?</p>
<p>Thanks guys.</p>
<p>Boys State was okay in MD. I hated it when I was there, but I miss it now. Almost like summer camp. It was pretty intense though.</p>
<p>In my state (DE), they selected roughly two from each high school and we all met for one week in June. While we were there, they picked one girl to go to Girls Nation, and they do the same for the Boys.</p>
<p>Um, at my school they did a nomination process. Teachers handed in the names of students that they thought would be good candidates. Then those students went through the interviewing process at the American Legion Auxiliary. At other schools in the state the selection process varied at the schools, but everyone was interviewed. We also wrote an essay (more like an extended paragraph) on the spot about whatever topic they happened to pick. Mine was to write about a piece of legislation that I would enact if I were in office. I won my interviewer over with something about malpractice, etc. It's actually pretty laid back, or at least, mine was.</p>
<p>I seem to remember that early spring was when I went through the whole process, but don't hold me to that.</p>
<p>The Girls' State experience itself wasn't too bad. Being locked up with 80 girls for a week? Not so hot. But at the same time, dorming and staying up into the wee hours hangin' out wasn't too shabby. We were basically locked in the building, however, because they were concerned about our safety. That was... eh.</p>
<p>I was an officer (secretary of state), and I spent one of the days shadowing our secretary of state, which was actually pretty cool. We also went on a field trip or two, and did get to spend some free time. I thought the food at ours was pretty good too.</p>
<p>Overall, the experience was good for me. I did meet a lot of people that I'd never have known otherwise.</p>
<p>I hope that was at least a little helpful. Any more questions, just hit me up somehow.</p>
<p>oh it was great (in ME)</p>
<p>yeah the govt stuff was pretty cool, but the best part was how my town won the quiz bowl championship thanks to their captain-->me</p>
<p>I nailed a 50 point james bond question to erase a 45 point deficit to win.</p>
<p>epic.</p>
<p>plus i won some scholarship</p>