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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand plays squash with 2014 Citizenship students
Thank you to Senator Gillibrand for joining us at Results Fitness this morning! The students had a chance to get on court with the Senator and ask her questions about the work she’s doing for New York and on the Hill.
Student Reflections — Chelsie Dang
Access Youth Academy (San Diego, CA) incoming senior Chelsie Dang reflects on how the Citizenship Tour has influenced her future career goals.
For as long as I could remember, I’ve been passionate about politics and human rights. I love helping people and atrocities such as sexual assault and inhumane treatment in prisons appall me. The prospect of being a governor or even President has always, in theory, seemed like something I’d like to do. However, I never felt like I could actually do either of those things. Politics has, for the most part, been dominated by rich white males. I never thought that a poor girl from an immigrant family would be able to hold much influence in politics.
GW Squash
Washington D.C. — NUSEA Has Arrived!
After hours of traveling, learning patience when it comes to sharing showers, and sleeping in some interesting places, we have arrived in Washington D.C. Tonight we will enjoy some down time in Georgetown. After our dinner salad bar, some of the students chose to hang out by the rooftop pool while others explored the area.
Liberty & Cheese Steaks
When you think of Philadelphia, what comes to mind? Well, we experienced two of the cities major attractions- The National Liberty Museum and Jim’s Steaks. What a deliciously interesting combination!
Beach Day in Sea Bright, NJ
A special thank you to the Valkyrie Squash Club for their hospitality. We spent Saturday playing squash, swimming in the pool, and lounging on the beach. And many of the students participated in a urban squash tradition for the first time — sleeping on a squash court!
Student Reflection — Yamiles Urena
SquashBusters Alum and incoming MCLA freshman Yamiles Urena reflects on meeting Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Governor Michael Dukakis
To be completely honest, I don’t know much about politics and how exactly it works. But what I do know is that there is a lot of controversy and criticism around it. Meeting and listening to both the former and past Governors of my state, Massachusetts, Mr. Deval Patrick and Michael Dukakis, was an honor and a great experience. Continue reading
United Nations
After The New York Times Building, we headed to the United Nations for an amazing tour and crash course in foreign affairs.
New York, New York!
Thank you to The New York Times’ David Segal and Ken Belson to an amazing start to our day in New York!
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