Hofstra students made the trek up
to New York’s capital to see the government in action for Student Lobby Day. It was definitely a full two days of
adventures and politics.
After a rather musical car ride,
we arrived in Albany and had dinner with Hofstra Alumni Thomas McKevitt, now a
representative in the New York Assembly who gave us an intro into the state’s government.
Tuesday was devoted to advocacy and education as we were guided around the
capital buildings, sat in on a lobbyist’s meeting, and met and spoke with
lobbyists and state representatives.
During the trip, we all got to
watch the legislative process in real time. Something completely different than
viewing it through a textbook. Being there, in real life, at the capital you
see how everything just comes to life and works in such a fast paced
environment. It was fascinating and incredible to be in the midst of the action.
Hofstra students made the trek up
to New York’s capital to see the government in action for Student Lobby Day. It was definitely a full two days of
adventures and politics.
After a rather musical car ride,
we arrived in Albany and had dinner with Hofstra Alumni Thomas McKevitt, now a
representative in the New York Assembly who gave us an intro into the state’s government.
Tuesday was devoted to advocacy and education as we were guided around the
capital buildings, sat in on a lobbyist’s meeting, and met and spoke with
lobbyists and state representatives. 
During the trip, we all got to
watch the legislative process in real time. Something completely different than
viewing it through a textbook. Being there, in real life, at the capital you
see how everything just comes to life and works in such a fast paced
environment. It was fascinating and incredible to be in the midst of the action.
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