How to Start a Student Political Group
Political activism is becoming more and more popular on college campuses across the country. If you have a passion for a particular political issue, get organized on campus, and you can make a real difference.
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Instructions
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Decide on the political cause that your group will represent.
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Form a small group of people who share your political interest. Look for members among your friends, classmates and people in your residence hall.
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Contact your school administration and find out how to register a student group. This work may involve writing a constitution, filling out some paperwork or attending one or more orientation meetings.
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Contact local politicians and organizations that sympathize with your cause. Tell them you're forming a student activist group and ask if you can have some flyers, pamphlets or other materials to distribute on campus.
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Publicize your group with flyers, information tables, e-mail notices and other methods.
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Hold regular meetings and events to address the cause your group represents.
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Tips & Warnings
Be prepared for some flakiness among your group's members. They may not all share your level of commitment.
