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Challenges in engaging students in voter registration and political participation

0:19:36

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Nasser describes the challenges faced in engaging students in voter registration and political participation. She highlights the disconnect and skepticism many students feel towards political life.

  • Many students feel disconnected, unseen, and disinterested in political life
  • Voter registration drives are often met with shrugs and skepticism
  • Nasser adopts a strategy of focusing on registration first, before addressing voting
Helen-Margaret Nasser
0:19:36
However, many of our students feel disconnected, unseen, and disinterested in political life.
0:19:42
Voter registration drives are often met with shrugs and skepticism.
0:19:46
Even if Meghan puts a clipboard in their face, it takes a lot of time to convince them to fill out their personal information.
0:19:54
I've recently taken up the mantra just just register now, and then we'll decide about getting you to vote.
0:19:59
But let's just start with registering.
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