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what are some extracurricular that i can benefit from if im going to the political science field ?
what are some extracurricular that i can benefit from if im going to the political science field
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Rafael’s Answer
Hi Ghabriel, great question! For political science, look into Model UN, mock trial, debate team, student government, volunteering on local campaigns, and interning at a city council or nonprofit. Also consider starting a political blog or podcast, joining pre-law or policy clubs, and doing community organizing or advocacy work. From my own experience, things like studying abroad and participating in fellowship programs were huge for my development because they exposed me to different perspectives and built leadership skills that you just can't get in a classroom alone. The key is to pick activities where you're building public speaking, critical thinking, writing, and leadership skills since those are the foundation of any political science career. Don't try to do everything, just go deep in a few things you genuinely care about and take on leadership roles within them!
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Ghabriel -- as a Political Science major years ago, followed by 20 years in politics, I advise that you get politically active as soon as you can. Volunteer for a political campaign or for election activities. Seek to intern in the office of an elected official. It doesn't matter what lever of politics you enter, local, state, or federal. The point is to get feet on the ground experience in the political process. Every level of political action is relevant.
There are whole libraries of literature about political science, and you will encounter some of that writing in your studies. Much of it is valuable as theory and observation of the political process. But none of it can give you the real feel of how the political process works unless you enter directly into that world.
Even after you graduate, in whatever work you choose, you will spend years learning and observing what really happens in the political process. In the most basic sense, it is about people, their good and bad qualities. The political world is made up of a wide array of actors. Some involved based on ideals, others based on ambition. That mix of idealism and ambition moves the wheels of politics, and takes political systems in many unexpected directions.
I wish you every success in your studies, and in the life in which you choose to apply those studies.
There are whole libraries of literature about political science, and you will encounter some of that writing in your studies. Much of it is valuable as theory and observation of the political process. But none of it can give you the real feel of how the political process works unless you enter directly into that world.
Even after you graduate, in whatever work you choose, you will spend years learning and observing what really happens in the political process. In the most basic sense, it is about people, their good and bad qualities. The political world is made up of a wide array of actors. Some involved based on ideals, others based on ambition. That mix of idealism and ambition moves the wheels of politics, and takes political systems in many unexpected directions.
I wish you every success in your studies, and in the life in which you choose to apply those studies.
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TRAVIS’s Answer
Join the speech and debate team, volunteer for local political campaigns. Dont be choosy, just join one and learn as much as you can. Pursuing a law degree never hurts, but make yourself available and work hard. You will do well.