An MGA Reporter's Point of View

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I came to MGA this year for the first time not knowing what to expect. Everything from the opening ceremony at the church, to the dance last night has been a blast. Not only has it been an enjoyable experience, but it has also been a very rewarding learning experience. I learned an incredible amount more about the Virginia government from hands on experience than I ever have in the classroom before. Now that I know valuable information about my state’s government, I have a new appreciation for it. It is a lot of work and the responsibilities are not taken lightly. Not only have I had a great time and learned, but I have also met wonderful people who I would not have met otherwise. I thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone on the staff and getting to know them. MGA was an outstanding experience for me; I would recommend everyone to at least try it one year. I can’t wait to come back next year!
Kaylor Duncan

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