In Retrospect

There a great many things that I learned in my time as a Page at the Arizona Senate. To begin with, I learned how to carry myself around high-level figures and in high decorum situations. As I plan to one day have a career of my own in politics, I am glad to have learned this important character aspect early on so that I can utilize it in future meetings and events where there are people present who far out rank me.

I also learned the democratic process and was able to see how a bill becomes a law up close. I found this also to be particularly important simply because as a politically involved citizen, it is important to understand how things work in the democratic arena, and to better comprehend why certain politicians have to make certain decisions.

In retrospect, I got everything that I wanted out of this internship. I gained the necessary experience to pursue the path in politics that I so wish to follow, and I earned a level of respect for the legislature that did not exist prior to my time as a page. I was humbled serving in my position, and understood that if  I want to one day serve in the legislature, I must first put in time and pay my dues as staffer.

My time here has been one of the singular most impacting experiences in college, and I am so glad that I was afforded this incredible opportunity.