Are college students uninformed about the election? I know I am not the only college student who feels a bit uninformed about the upcoming elections. Sure, I know who is running for president. Yes, I know the difference between a Democrat and a Republican. I took American Government in high school like most students do, so I have the general idea of how the election works. However, It seems to me that like myself, many of my peers are uninformed about the election.
I wish it was easier to follow the election. There are so many speeches, broadcasts, and campaigns to keep up with. With limited time, it is very hard to keep up with all of this. It is also very overwhelming. For most college students, this will be our first time voting in the presidential election, a right we are allowed to participate in when we turned 18. There is so much to learn about the election before it happens, but it is a little overwhelming. I personally feel there is a lot of information taken in about the election.
I read a a lot of different articles on the Odyssey about the presidential election, and I can't help but feel that many of them are biased. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I can't help but wonder if some of the information is correct. I sometimes wonder where the information came from.
I have asked my parents, grandparents, and peers about the election. My parents and grandparents give me their opinions and input on what they think. Some of my peers have given me their opinions too. I hope that college students do not choose to vote for a candidate because they are too influenced by parents, grandparents, and peers.
Over the next few months, I hope to become more informed about the election so that I can vote for the candidate that I feel is the best fit for our country. After all, Americans are fortunate enough to be able to vote for their president, so it is important to vote. I have heard some of my peers say that they do not think they will vote this year because they do not know enough about the election.
How should college students get involved in the election? How can they become more informed? By being informed, college students can have a huge impact on the outcome of the election.
