Open to New Experiences

By: Morgan Behrens

On the eve of our first official day volunteering in Iowa, I find myself getting more and more excited to get involved. I am currently a senior, and I have been anticipating this trip since I heard about it as a freshman. I have always been very interested in politics. I have even spent a good amount of time in the past interning and volunteering both for political campaigns as well as in political offices. However, being in Iowa, this close to a monumental event such as the caucus has brought a whole other layer of excitement. 

This past summer, I was so excited to work as an organizer on the Castro campaign in the great state of New Hampshire (#FITN). After working this job, I was even more energized to get involved in politics in the future. However, it left me wondering if this trip would be worth it for me as I felt I had a great experience that gave me a deep understanding of presidential campaigns and primaries. I have since found that there is so much more for me to learn about. 

Iowa, while also a state with an early primary, is entirely different from New Hampshire with a different culture, demographics, and a different relationship to politics. Also, as Julian Castro ended his presidential bid, I will be working for the Democratic Party. I am so excited about this new experience and for everything that I will be able to learn.