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ProudLib72

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6. I think it's a combination of things

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #4)

Wed May 2, 2018, 04:33 PM

May 2018

There are a lot of non-citizens at my college. One day, when there were only 9-10 people in my class, I asked who was DACA (I didn't just come out and say it like that. It had to do with the paper topics they had chosen). Three students were DACA. So that is 1/3 to 1/4 of the class. Plus, there are a lot of foreign students who are here on student visas.

The other problem is that it's the last week of classes for the semester, so the students are probably much more concerned with making their grades.

Let me just put it this way: I sincerely hope that these are the reasons and they aren't just apathetic. I try to encourage them to vote, but I don't want to seem like I'm pushing any agenda.

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3 Days in a Row, the GOTV People Have Been Registering Students at My College [View all] ProudLib72 May 2018 OP

Patriots. Crutchez_CuiBono May 2018 #1

Yes, the GOTV people are patriots! ProudLib72 May 2018 #2

I love to GOTV. Absolutely love doing it. Join them. Sophia4 May 2018 #3

Good for them. Even if they only are getting 5 or 6 on a good day. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2018 #4

I think it's a combination of things ProudLib72 May 2018 #6

isn't near the end of the semester? pstokely May 2018 #5

Tomorrow is my last day ProudLib72 May 2018 #8

when the do public schools get out? pstokely May 2018 #16

I think they do a service even when no one registers. Their efforts... LAS14 May 2018 #7

I've been thinking about this ProudLib72 May 2018 #9

2016 the Clinton Campaign had huge GOTV pushes at the colleges & universities here csziggy May 2018 #10

Next Monday is the last day of classes, but I think a lot of people (like me) won't hold them ProudLib72 May 2018 #11

GOTV should organize for the beginning of summer and fall sessions csziggy May 2018 #12

I agree, and I'm surprised GOTV didn't consider this ProudLib72 May 2018 #13

Maybe they are trainig people for future registration campaigns? csziggy May 2018 #14

Actually, that very well could be the reason ProudLib72 May 2018 #15

Students in hallways are in a rush to get to class. Wouldn't the usual card table in the quad... Hekate May 2018 #17

Hey Hekate ProudLib72 May 2018 #19

Gotcha. CCs do have a different layout and mindset, as I dimly recall from my days in one... Hekate May 2018 #21

I typically don't do student registration in the spring semester crazycatlady May 2018 #18

But this is a 100% commuter college, so no move in days ProudLib72 May 2018 #20

Registration drives will be out in full force this fall crazycatlady May 2018 #22