<p>A while back, I was planning on running for a class officer position. I've grown assured though that it is just a popularity contest and being unknown to about half my class probably won't help, so there's no use even trying. </p>
<p>But I'm thinking about running for state-level student government. The people who listen to my speech will be from various schools and won't know me beforehand, so they wouldn't have preconceived notions about me in their mind like I'm not "popular" enough to win their vote. They're also more likely to vote for whoever is the most qualified. </p>
<p>Should I even try this? I love politics and I have leadership potential, and I would pour all my passion for this into fulfilling my duties for this position. It's a personal dream of mine to do something like this. But I have never been part of student government at my school, so is it a bad idea for me to run?
Another reason I am so worried is I'll have to answer impromptu questions from an audience and I'm scared I'll blank out.
So, what kind of preparation should I undergo for impromptu questions? Questions such as "How will you work to ensure more racial harmony in our schools?" and "How will you make the grading system more fair?"</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>yeah try my friend</p>
<p>Have your friends and family members come up with questions and practice answering them. The more you're used to being put on the spot, the easier it will be. Take a breath, think and then respond. </p>
<p>As for whether you should run, I think you should. The worst case scenario: you're in the same position you are now. But, even then, at least you'll have some practice under your belt and can be better prepared for the next event you run for.</p>
<p>Of course! The worse that can happen is that you don't get it, so you don't lose anything by trying. The best that can happen is that you make it and follow a passion. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks everyone.</p>
<p>Ahhh this is killing me: what makes a candidate "qualified"? I have no impressive extracurriculars, I'm a member of a couple of clubs and that's all. Apparently I have to make that a huge part of my platform. I'll probably compete against kids who are SGA presidents of their high schools. Hopefully my passion for youth leadership could overshadow that?</p>
<p>This application is due in a couple of days. If I decide to do it, it could be one of the biggest things that could ever happen to my life. I know that everyone who has replied so far thinks I should do it, but this is pretty BIG and I don't want to ruin it by embarrassing myself while giving a speech/answering impromptu questions. I get very easily embarrassed. It is such a big decision, yet I have to decide in like 2 days. </p>
<p>Anyone else want to tell me if you think I should run?</p>
<p>Not to be irritating, but bump.... more responses?</p>
<p>I have a question. The answer to this could be painfully obvious, so sorry in advance. </p>
<p>What is more impressive to colleges?
-SGA President of your entire high school (where you are elected by all of the students in your high school)</p>
<p>or</p>
<p>-Treasurer of your County SGA (where you are elected by a body made up of a few select student delegates from each school)</p>
<p>The duties for the two positions are clearly on very different levels, however that does not apply to the election process, so I was just wondering. Thanks.</p>