It's our last day of our First in the Nation course. I can't believe how quickly this course has come to an end. These past three weeks have consisted solely of politics. Whether it was attending political events, discussing politics with my fellow peers, or just thinking about the presidential candidates and who I am choosing to support. As the Beatles sang about love "8 Days a week", I feel that as Americans we need to be kept informed about the current issues 8 days a week. It is our duty to keep informed and involved in our government.
I feel that I am fairly-well informed and involved politically and yet I know that one can never know too much or be too involved. This is why I feel that it is important for us (FINS) to stay connected and involved in our communities. This is not just the end of this course but it is the beginning of our involvement with the '08 Presidential Elections and the political process. I am excited to see where the next year takes us, as scholars and as Americans.
I will be keeping weekly updates as to my ongoing views and experiences. I am looking forward to spending the next 6 weeks in Washington DC with Iowa's very own Senator Charles Grassley. I am interested to see how the views of the DC residents differ from the First in the Nation states. I wish that I would not have to miss the opportunities of getting to meet Presidential candidates this Summer and I hope to take full advantage of these opportunities when I return.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
"A Beginning"
Hello there Everyone! This is my first ever blog and I am not quite sure how all of this works and what is "blog worthy" so work with me a bit as I might be a little shaky at first.
I am currently in New Hampshire where the first primaries are held. Woo hoo! We arrived at Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, New Hampshire yesterday and so far all we have seen our trees. I have never been to New Hampshire so I am very excited to do some sightseeing and to learn more about the role that New Hampshire plays in the presidential elections and the importance that role is to the state.
I believe this will be another exciting week for us, first in the nation scholars. Last week, we spent the week in Iowa traveling across the state to learn more about different aspects that play a role in Iowa politics. We traveled to KWWL, WHO and KCRG to see how they cover the Presidential elections and how they perceive their role in the election process. We listened to a panel of religious leaders and spoke with a Muslim lady about how they looked at religion's role in politics.
We also spent some time looking at local politics. Last Friday night, we attended the Bremer County GOP picnic with appearances by Mitt Romney and Senator Charles Grassley. I truely enjoyed having the opportunity to meet a presidential candidate who is one of leading Republican candidates. It was also great seeing the enthusiasm that Iowans have for politics and the importance they feel that their role is in having our caucus go first in the nation. This is truely something we take seriously. The local political leaders panel was an added benefit for us to hear how they perceive the feelings of Bremer County residents.
Overall, I have truely enjoyed being a part of the First in the Nation program and I look forward to the many experiences that are to come.
I am currently in New Hampshire where the first primaries are held. Woo hoo! We arrived at Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, New Hampshire yesterday and so far all we have seen our trees. I have never been to New Hampshire so I am very excited to do some sightseeing and to learn more about the role that New Hampshire plays in the presidential elections and the importance that role is to the state.
I believe this will be another exciting week for us, first in the nation scholars. Last week, we spent the week in Iowa traveling across the state to learn more about different aspects that play a role in Iowa politics. We traveled to KWWL, WHO and KCRG to see how they cover the Presidential elections and how they perceive their role in the election process. We listened to a panel of religious leaders and spoke with a Muslim lady about how they looked at religion's role in politics.
We also spent some time looking at local politics. Last Friday night, we attended the Bremer County GOP picnic with appearances by Mitt Romney and Senator Charles Grassley. I truely enjoyed having the opportunity to meet a presidential candidate who is one of leading Republican candidates. It was also great seeing the enthusiasm that Iowans have for politics and the importance they feel that their role is in having our caucus go first in the nation. This is truely something we take seriously. The local political leaders panel was an added benefit for us to hear how they perceive the feelings of Bremer County residents.
Overall, I have truely enjoyed being a part of the First in the Nation program and I look forward to the many experiences that are to come.
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