A great way to feel a sense of engagement on Georgetown’s campus is through political activism. Interacting with political leaders, joining marches for reform, and protesting for causes of my own have all contributed to my engagement and my ability to flourish at college.
In this video, I question Tom Perez and Keith Ellison, the Chair and Vice Chair of the DNC respectively, about their plans to win back the rust belt. Even though they totally dodged my question, I had never felt as engaged in politics as I did at that moment.
The women’s march was another exciting political event that made me feel connected with D.C. and the country as a whole.
Recently a couple religious protestors came to Georgetown’s front gates so I counterprotested, trying to make sure that people knew Georgetown’s community is diverse and accepting regardless of their signs. While I was there so many Georgetown students and faculty gave me encouragement through their words or high fives, and I felt more engaged with our campus than I ever had before. Professor Day and Professor Stiles also ran into me while I was there and emailed me this picture afterward.
