For some participants, future political aspirations linger when they think about their future. still think one day I might want to be a politician, maybe even the first “I Latino President of the United States,” Will said. Nick stated, want to be involved “I with the political process; I just don’t know how quite yet.” Jon shared, just got done “I interning at the White House and I don’t think my time in Washington is done.” Molly explained, have political aspirations on a local level, maybe school board level or local “I government level, maybe. It is important for me to be involved civically in my community.” David also did not rule out public office: are a lot of things I want “There to do and holding a public office to represent my constituents is still definitely an option for me in the future.” Expedited Development During what some described as the life-changing experience of a student trustee, the majority of the participants had an overwhelming sense that their development was expedited. A majority of participants noted that this could be due in part to the short, single term they served (with the exception of Beth). These one-year terms were packed with opportunities, challenges, and growth. The participants also noted a sense of being polished at the end of their term as a student trustee. Nick noted that the student trustee role helped me polish my skills.” Beth “really explained, as a student trustee greatly enhanced my maturity, essentially “Serving becoming more polished as a result of time on the board.” Jon stated, felt like a big “I change in myself and the respect I had from other people after my time on the board.” Samantha confirmed, think it made me grow up a little.” “I
For some participants, future political aspirations linger when they think about their future. “I still think one day I might want to be a politician, maybe even the first Latino President of the United States,” Will said. Nick stated, “I want to be involved with the political process; I just don’t know how quite yet.” Jon shared, “I just got done interning at the White House and I don’t think my time in Washington is done.” Molly explained, “I have political aspirations on a local level, maybe school board level or local government level, maybe. It is important for me to be involved civically in my community.” David also did not rule out public office: “There are a lot of things I want to do and holding a public office to represent my constituents is still definitely an option for me in the future.” Expedited Development During what some described as the life-changing experience of a student trustee, the majority of the participants had an overwhelming sense that their development was expedited. A majority of participants noted that this could be due in part to the short, single term they served (with the exception of Beth). These one-year terms were packed with opportunities, challenges, and growth. The participants also noted a sense of being polished at the end of their term as a student trustee. Nick noted that the student trustee role “really helped me polish my skills.” Beth explained, “Serving as a student trustee greatly enhanced my maturity, essentially becoming more polished as a result of time on the board.” Jon stated, “I felt like a big change in myself and the respect I had from other people after my time on the board.” Samantha confirmed, “I think it made me grow up a little.”
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