- Why do you want to go to girls state? …
- What clubs/sports are you involved in? …
- Do you like being a leader or a follower? …
- Do you like the government? …
- What would you improve about the government? …
- How do you feel about the justice system? …
- What do I do in my spare time? …
- Who is the CA governor?
A: Find the main quad of the Claremont-McKenna Campus. The quad (35 Butler Plaza) is to the west of the round building. There will be a table with alphabet-designated posters. Use your last name to locate your line. Check in to learn to which county youve been assigned. Find the set of county tables to sign in, meet your counselor, and receive your room key. Find your city (dorm), unpack and welcome others in your city. Locate the nurse and communicate any concerns with her. If you have any medications (over-the-counter or prescription), you will need to keep the medication with our nursing staff. Begin to read the Official Girls State Handbook you are given by your counselor when you checked in.
A: No two days are the same at California Girls State, but you can expect a variety of activities. Here is a sample day at California Girls State.
A: So that everyone will have an equal opportunity, you are not allowed to campaign for any office before arriving at Girls State. You may not bring pre-made campaign materials. Approved campaign materials may be purchased with Girls State dollars you will receive at Girls State. Campaigning via electronic media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, email etc.) is not allowed BEFORE or DURING Girls State. Discussing or announcing an office you are thinking about running for (via electronic media) is considered campaigning and is not allowed.
A: Most delegates will return home in the same fashion as they arrived. You will have an opportunity to clearly communicate your travel plans before coming to Girls State. If there are changes after your initial planning, you must report the changes to the Girls State Director. She and the ALA staff are located in headquarters in Appleby. If youre being picked up, there will be designated areas in the main quad for you to meet your family.
A: Girls State is a cell phone free zone. What this means is that no cell phone use will be tolerated except during those scheduled times when delegates are not engaged in the business of Girls State. Generally, delegates may safely use their cell phones during rest time, recreation, and after city friendship time. If a delegate does not have a cell phone with her and needs to communicate with family, she should go to headquarters in Appleby and ask a staff member to assist her. All delegates using cell phones when it is not appropriate will have their phones taken by a staff member, sent to headquarters for safe keeping, and returned at the close of the session.
A: Parents are discouraged from communicating with the delegates unless there is an emergency. The delegates are usually very busy attending meetings, discussing important issues, participating in team activities, and generally being fully engaged in the program. If a parent needs to contact a delegate, refer to the Contact page for information.
A: Each delegate is responsible for bringing a piece of legislation with her to the Girls State Session. Please also email a Word Doc copy to [email protected]. The most successful bills will be carefully researched, well informed of current conditions and will address a pertinent state issue. Below are several links to sites that will help you understand how to write a bill.
A: Yes, you do. How can you use the information gained at Girls State in your school, your community, your personal relationships, and to report to the Unit that sponsors you? Keep a journal of your experiences. Here are few possible topics: City – county – state level governments Appointed – elected positions Legislation – political platforms Friendship – unity – cooperation – open-mindedness Patriotism – political awareness – winning vs. losing Involvement – participation – something for everyone Opportunities – inspiration – goal setting – future plans Appreciation – gratitude to the Auxiliary (paperwork, transportation, program staff, fees) Pictures – scrapbooks – newspapers Girls State is . . . your city _____ . . . your county _____ . . . what you learned _____ Consider: What did I like about today? What would I have changed about today? I was happy when . . . I was proud of myself because . . . I learned . . . about myself. Tomorrow, I plan to . . .
A: All the information you will need is in the From the Director section above.. Come back often to stay informed. If it is June 1 and you still have questions, contact the Girls State Director whose information can be found on the “Contact Us” page.
ALA Girls State/Nation – Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience | American Legion Auxiliary
Sorry cant help you with questions but do most states do interviews? I just kind of signed up and they said I was in because I’m the only one in the last 7 years at my school to want to do it… Should I be expecting an interview?! I hope not…!
They asked if I could hold any office, what would it be?, What patriotism/ veo g an american means to me (or something like that), future plans for career/ college maybe about some of your extracurriculars on the app. You aslo have to be able to pledge to the flag, and they’ll ask if you can. Just relax, and try to connect to the interviewer, they really are nice people who love to see passionate teens.
This might seem like a no-brainer question to answer, but be careful. Dont use this as an opportunity to soapbox about how wonderful you are; pick a specific ability or skill that relates to the job youre applying for and talk about it. This is one of the easiest times during an interview to sell yourself, so hit the sweet spot of playing up your strengths without boasting. Describe what your greatest skill is, and then pick two or three examples that depict it in action.
This question can trip up a lot of people, but not for the reason you might think. While its never a good idea to let your heart bleed out as you describe your greatest failings in life, this also isnt the time to practice Orwellian doublespeak. The trick is to talk about a genuine work-related weakness, then explain how you handled it. Dont say that your greatest weakness is perfectionism or being too early – those are strengths, and the interviewer wont be impressed. What really stands out is the ability to accurately self-analyze and change accordingly. It shows maturity, insight, and translates well in your work.
Dont just answer this question by saying, “because Im awesome,” or a wordy, detailed version thereof. This is an opportunity to talk about what makes you the right candidate for the position. This requires knowing what the employer is looking for, and then matching your skills and experience to it.
If you left on unfriendly terms with your previous employer, your gut reaction might to be to pick apart every single thing that was wrong with them. Do not, at any time for any reason, do this. Unless you were laid off, focus on your inspired need to find new opportunities. You might want to focus on a different kind of work, or perhaps there wasnt any room to grow at your old company. Whatever the reason, the best answers to this question will focus on personal and professional growth.
Arguably, this is the broadest possible question an interviewer can ask, so its important to be prepared. If youre not good at coming up with answers on the fly, then you may begin to ramble and trail off into personal anecdotes. Answer this question by talking about your professional self: what you can do, and what youve accomplished. This is an opportunity to create a well-defined snapshot that will give the employer a good impression.
A: Parents are discouraged from communicating with the delegates unless there is an emergency. The delegates are usually very busy attending meetings, discussing important issues, participating in team activities, and generally being fully engaged in the program. If a parent needs to contact a delegate, refer to the Contact page for information.
A: No two days are the same at California Girls State, but you can expect a variety of activities. Here is a sample day at California Girls State.
A: Yes, you do. How can you use the information gained at Girls State in your school, your community, your personal relationships, and to report to the Unit that sponsors you? Keep a journal of your experiences. Here are few possible topics: City – county – state level governments Appointed – elected positions Legislation – political platforms Friendship – unity – cooperation – open-mindedness Patriotism – political awareness – winning vs. losing Involvement – participation – something for everyone Opportunities – inspiration – goal setting – future plans Appreciation – gratitude to the Auxiliary (paperwork, transportation, program staff, fees) Pictures – scrapbooks – newspapers Girls State is . . . your city _____ . . . your county _____ . . . what you learned _____ Consider: What did I like about today? What would I have changed about today? I was happy when . . . I was proud of myself because . . . I learned . . . about myself. Tomorrow, I plan to . . .
Please note that you must provide proof of service for your relative in order for your scholarship application to be submitted. You will also need to download, print, get signed, and upload an academic progress form verified by your school official. This is sometimes a lengthy process, so be sure to start ASAP. If you wait until June, you may run out of time. Applications will be collected the first day of Girls State and must be complete to be considered for the scholarship.
Note that there are specific sets of forms to be completed based upon the status of delegate or alternate. Please use only the forms that pertain to your selection as a delegate or alternate. Depending on when you access this page, the following forms may not be up to date, so please use forms for the relevant session.
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