CLP 2010: Day 26, Thursday, June 24

College Leaders Program Class of 2010
Day 26-Thursday, June 24
Recorded by: Katie Hunter, Virginia Tech

Today was probably the most anticipated day of our Sorensen experience. It was the day when all of our hard work came to fruition because we presented our policy proposals to a very accomplished panel. The panel consisted of Creigh Deeds, David Toscano, Connie Jorgensen, Mary Loose Deviney, Dr. Steve Bragaw and Bob Gibson. Of course we were all so nervous to present and show our work to these people! But no nerves were necessary because the panel members were all very hospitable.

After watching the presentations, I realize how creative and thoughtful the CLP Class of 2010 really is! During the course of this month, each group has worked very hard to make plausible policy proposals, and today the hard work paid off. Each group was professional and did a great job in conveying their policy ideas to everyone in the audience. The CLP Class of 2010 definitely set a high precedent. The Class of 2011 will have big shoes to fill!

Now that our policy proposals have been written and presented, we are officially finished with the program until graduation. I believe I can speak for our entire class and say that the Sorensen Institute College Leaders Program has been a incredible opportunity. I know that I personally learned so much about my political views and myself. My knowledge of government and politics has also been enriched. I am so glad to have been a part of this great program!