\u201cI was able to choose a project I\u2019m passionate about. I think that\u2019s the most rewarding part of Senior Independent Projects,\u201d began Robby Phillips \u201919, junior prefect at Trinity-Pawling. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to be involved with something I truly care about.\u201d<\/p>\n
Phillips embarked on his SIP process in the spring of his junior year. His topic: local politics. Phillips\u2019 SIP began as an internship on Antonio Delgado\u2019s congressional campaign for New York District 19, which includes his hometown of Pawling. \u201cI\u2019ve always been passionate about current issues and I pay close attention to politics at both the local and national levels,\u201d Phillips explained. \u201cI\u2019ve wanted to get involved for a while, and since I can\u2019t vote yet, I thought this was the perfect way.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since May, Phillips has worked under campaign field directors, canvassing for the congressional campaign and helping to organize groups of campaign volunteers. The work, he said, picked up just before the primaries in June and he\u2019s seeing it get even busier now with Election Day less than a month away.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve learned so much about the way a campaign is run and all the work that goes into it,\u201d Phillips shared. \u201cMany people don\u2019t realize how much work and manpower it takes 24\/7.\u201d Learning about his hometown, he said, was also quite rewarding, with opportunities to meet new people and see things from a new perspective.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d say one of the more challenging parts of my project was figuring out how to communicate with people,\u201d he explained. \u201cPeople are not always informed or receptive, especially when it comes to politics. Figuring out how to connect with them, and show how crucial it is to participate and vote, that was a learning experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
Phillips presented his final SIP to classmates and a panel of faculty members on Tuesday, October 16. One of his main takeaways, he explained, is the importance of civic engagement, particularly for young people. \u201cSuch a low percentage of young people actually go to the polls and vote each election,\u201d Phillips stated. \u201cWe have to change that and I\u2019m inclined to be a part of that change.\u201d<\/p>\n
While his official presentation may be complete, Phillips\u2019 project is ongoing\u2014and his excitement is building as Election Day grows nearer. \u201cNo matter what, it\u2019s a great feeling to know I\u2019m participating and making a difference in some way,\u201d he concluded. \u201cAs for my project\u2019s success\u2026we\u2019ll have to see what happens on Election Day.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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