By Zac Cloud

There are many great things about CSAmerica, but there's one aspect, which I have found particularly profound: the diversity.

Most of my day to day life is spent around people that go to school with me and have the same types of classes, professors, problems, etc... Enter CSAmerica. It really gives you a chance to meet people from all across the country.

While I've been with CSAmerica, I've had the opportunity to meet people from the west coast to the east coast and hear a number of different viewpoints I hadn't been exposed to before. There's truly something magical about a room full of people, all from different universities and all discussing and debating relevant issues affecting us today...that's something that I find is incredibly hard to come by today. A diverse group of students meeting together as one is perhaps one of the best ways I can think of to effect change in our society, and that's what makes CSAmerica such a truly great experience.

Zac is a rising sophomore at The University of Chicago and is a member of the CSAmerica Student Advisory Board.

By Alison LeFlore

When I first heard about CSAmerica, I immediately knew that it was for me. I had been in a similar organization while in high school and as I began by college career, I found myself longing for a similar experience.

CSAmerica offered all that the other debate and political organizations on campus were lacking. It gave everybody, whether liberal or conservative, a forum to discuss their beliefs and really talk about ideas and issues. At the first National Convention in Washington, D.C., I was able to sit and talk with people from all different realms of the political spectrum.

It wasn't until I attended the first convention that I thought I would be interested in becoming a student leader. I saw how invested the other students were and how much they helped everyone else and I knew that I wanted to take on a larger role with CSAmerica. I have enjoyed my time thus far on the Student Advisory Board and I can't wait for CSAmerica to continue to grow next year.

Alison is a rising junior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is a member of the CSAmerica Student Advisory Board.

By Matt Kaiser

Just as the 20th century was one of exponential growth and prosperity for the United States, the 21st century appears to be one of depreciation and political apathy.

I've had numerous people, adults and friends alike, tell me that the goal of CSAmerica is impossible. "It's too big, there are too many obstacles," they say -- I disagree. I was attracted to CSAmerica because I believe its mission is not only obtainable but necessary in order to ensure that college students have exposure to civic discourse and face challenges to their critical thinking outside of the classroom.

As a member of CSAmerica, I find myself driven to bring other college students into our national discourse. I work alongside other determined individuals to overcome these "impossible obstacles." Taking on apathy is definitely difficult work, but it's the most rewarding and exuberating work I'll ever undergo.

Matt is a freshman at DePaul University and is a member of the CSAmerica Student Advisory Board.

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