Everyone has an experience that has had a huge impact on their life. Mine happens to be Buckeye Girls State which prompted my transition into a strong, confident, and ambitious young woman. At the beginning of Girls State, I was told the week would be life-changing, and I was skeptical. It was only a week long, how much impact could the program have? However, by the end of the week I was completely wrong. The purpose of Girls State is to educate young women on the workings of government. I believe that every delegate would agree with me that the week had a much greater impact than learning about politics. In only a week, the girls in my city became sisters, and the friendships formed are lifelong. Additionally, I learned valuable skills for
