On Wednesday, September 1, sixteen Miami students gathered in the Benjamin Harrison Room in the Shriver Center for the introductory session of Pondering Politics.
After introductions and an explanation of the program's rationale, students explored the differences between dialogue and debate through a visualization exercise. Students agreed that politics today resembles a debate in which people seek to win the argument as opposed to come to a better understanding on various issues.
In addition, many of the participants stated that they felt disconnected from politics, finding it difficult to gain access to understand many of the topics discussed.
The next session of Pondering Politics is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, in the Stanton Hall Living Room. The topic to be discussed is government and its relationship with students.
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