As the Mayor I had to design our city banner and slogan, come up with a skit, and get the city government together to write a bill. Even though there were extensive duties that came along with being the mayor, they did not stop me from being a good citizen and taking an active part in the other forms of government. The process of choosing our elected officials was most enjoyable. We listened to speeches that allowed us to assess our candidates and we asked questions to know whether our candidates could formulate well thought out and educated answers in a short amount of time. Girls State in general emphasized a learning experience in which the technique of thinking fast was implemented. In between all the sessions and activities there never seemed to be a time to sit down and formulate a well thought out speech. In running for a city government, for example, we were so busy discussing out city’s issues that as soon as the discussion was over it was time for the candidates to give their speeches. Even though the amount of time was very limited, it was a very enriching experience because the method of thinking
As the Mayor I had to design our city banner and slogan, come up with a skit, and get the city government together to write a bill. Even though there were extensive duties that came along with being the mayor, they did not stop me from being a good citizen and taking an active part in the other forms of government. The process of choosing our elected officials was most enjoyable. We listened to speeches that allowed us to assess our candidates and we asked questions to know whether our candidates could formulate well thought out and educated answers in a short amount of time. Girls State in general emphasized a learning experience in which the technique of thinking fast was implemented. In between all the sessions and activities there never seemed to be a time to sit down and formulate a well thought out speech. In running for a city government, for example, we were so busy discussing out city’s issues that as soon as the discussion was over it was time for the candidates to give their speeches. Even though the amount of time was very limited, it was a very enriching experience because the method of thinking