Home Again

Everyone keeps asking, "How was D.C.?" My answers vary. To my sorority sisters, I tell them it was a worthwhile experience, but I'm glad to be back at WKU with them again. I missed them a lot. To other political science majors, I go a bit more in detail and encourage them to go to the conference next year. To my family, I simply say, "Overwhelming."

The trip was a good experience for me because, although I'm interested in political ideas and process, I don't know much about the current political setting in the United States. I don't have a T.V. in my dorm, much less do I often have time to read the news in print or online. It was hard to listen to several speakers I knew nothing about, but it pushed me to become more knowledgable about them and their conservative ideas. For me, this experience was a current events class. Relevant, informative, and applicable.

I am definitely looking forward to returning to CPAC with WKU next year now that I know what to expect. I think I will definitely gain more from my attendance when I have done some research beforehand, have become more involved in political organizations on WKU's campus and off, and can contribute my thoughts and opinions to debates about speakers' discussions.

The people on this trip were amazing and I'm always grateful for new friendships. Turner- thanks for taking us and putting up with our nonsense for the past five days. It was fun.

Ali Edelstein