Youth In Government Personal Statement

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Every year of High School I have attended Youth in Government, held in Columbia, South Carolina, just blocks from the Statehouse I have fallen in love with the potential that Columbia offers to my Political Science Career. Freshman year, Youth in Government sparked my interest in politics and showed me that the American Government system is something that I strive to become involved in. As I grow and experience new things through college, my main desire is to acquire knowledge through action based learning and internships. I believe that The University of South Carolina could give me opportunities such as internships and study abroad programs that would further my education even beyond the classroom. The University of South Carolina is a place

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