Remember Last Summer When...

Nekpen Osuan was a member of the inaugural class of DMI Scholars.

I am truly excited about the upcoming Presidential election, especially because it seems that the vote of young voters will prove to be a significant voice in selecting the best candidate - the best years are definitely ahead of us and it seems more young Progressives want to grab life by the horns. NO more waiting for the world to change, we are instead, being the change we wish to see in the world. Last summer I had the wonderful opportunity to learn more about politics and public policy, meet elected officials along with other college progressives in the wonderful city of New York. Each day was filled with exploration of power and strategies necessary for effective and sustainable public policy. The coursework and guest speakers gave maturity to my knowledge and understanding of the progressive movement I see shaping the world around me. I also enjoyed the opportunity to meet with other progressive
leaders and students looking to shape our country to the very best it can be. What is this amazing opportunity I speak of? Please consider this a personal invitation to apply to the DMI Scholars Program.

The DMI Scholars program trains progressive college activists from across the country for the public policy field. The networking opportunities and training sessions remain vividly in my mind as the most intense two weeks of my life! It was a rare opportunity to explore and challenge my ideas of what it means to be progressive among other phenomenal student leaders. At the same time, we got to visit and mingle with New York leaders from all walks of policy careers. It made me, without a doubt, more prepared to be a change agent.

MARK YOUR CALENDER - the application deadline is fast-approaching on Sunday, January 27, you can go to www.dmischolars.org for more information, or visit the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy Scholars page on Facebook.