<p>Over the past few years, I have developed a great interest in politics, law, government, etc. However, I have been unable to express these interests in any sort of extracurricular activity due to sheer lack of options. My school does not offer any clubs such as Model U.N., Mock Trial, etc and makes it extremely difficult to start your own clubs. Additionally, my home city does not seem to be very politically active and so there are no options for volunteering in an organization such as the ACLU. My question to you is, what, if anything, could I possibly be doing to get involved in politically-based activities that would both satisfy my interest and help demonstrate my "passion" to colleges?</p>
<p>Get involved in helping with local political campaigns. Also, start going to meetings and getting involved with the political party of your choice. You also may find that you can be an intern at your state's legislature. In my state, high school and middle school students can do this for a week. They also get paid.</p>
<p>Yes, I can do a week long internship program. However, I am more looking for long-term activities. Also, superstarr567, there is not enough interest at my school to have a successful political club. You need a minimum of two teachers willing to sponsor the club, have the principle sign off on it, and a some other bureaucratic nonsense (Can I use trying to get a club started as a reenactment of the U.S. Government :)?). So with such little interest, I wouldn't be able to start one (I have already talked about it before with absolutely no response). </p>
<p>As far as local political campaigns are concerned, there isn't much going on at the moment and by the time election season kicks off, it will be too late for anything college admission wise (I already planed on volunteering on my local democratic representatives campaign later this year and hopefully the national candidate in 08). </p>
<p>Also, as far as internships are concerned, what is the time commitment on these usually like?</p>
<p>Since you're a Democrat, then volunteer for Move-on Pac, which always has things going on that you can help with. Google them and then get on their listerv.</p>
<p>Also consider starting a voters registration campaign at your school for students who are 18.</p>