Kelly Bailiff -- Capitol Hill
Washington D.C. is known for its outstanding historical architecture, the residence of the President, and mostly anything associated with politics. One of the buildings that are extremely renowned is the Capitol. As I walked up to the enormously large and beautiful building, I felt quite ecstatic. The information Jerry L. Gallegos told us was very informative and interesting.
Advanced Placement government taught me somewhat less than the trip to the Capitol, not only by giving me a visual representation of the actual building but by also telling me some facts I did not know. Despite the surprisingly small size of the Senate, the House, and the press rooms, being able to see what goes on daily behind the Capitol doors was quite intriguing. I was interested when hearing how many journalists actually attend proceedings. I was surprised by the fact that the press can't be on the floor when the proceedings are in session and I was surprised to see various reporters from different newspapers from all over the country sitting in little cubicles in the Senate.
In all honesty, this experience made me a little less interested in this aspect of journalism because I do not think I could sit and watch the many debates and discussions held in the House of Representatives and the Senate over different topics and follow everything that is happening. I think it was rewarding to be able to see the Capitol and the proceedings in session, but I personally don't think that area of journalism would be the right one for me. I'm a visual person and being able to be in The Capitol and see proceedings in action was really exciting.
On our way to the Senate my classmates and I even saw John Kerry! The building was beautiful and all of the statues and paintings were astounding to look at. Everything seemed to have a story behind it and Jerry L. Gallegos did an amazing job of explaining everything and making sure we were informed of the hidden history facts behind the chandelier, the former House of Representatives, and the circular room with the mural on the ceiling. The trip to the Capitol was my first and hopefully not my last. Overall, the trip was really entertaining and a really great experience to have endured.
Advanced Placement government taught me somewhat less than the trip to the Capitol, not only by giving me a visual representation of the actual building but by also telling me some facts I did not know. Despite the surprisingly small size of the Senate, the House, and the press rooms, being able to see what goes on daily behind the Capitol doors was quite intriguing. I was interested when hearing how many journalists actually attend proceedings. I was surprised by the fact that the press can't be on the floor when the proceedings are in session and I was surprised to see various reporters from different newspapers from all over the country sitting in little cubicles in the Senate.
In all honesty, this experience made me a little less interested in this aspect of journalism because I do not think I could sit and watch the many debates and discussions held in the House of Representatives and the Senate over different topics and follow everything that is happening. I think it was rewarding to be able to see the Capitol and the proceedings in session, but I personally don't think that area of journalism would be the right one for me. I'm a visual person and being able to be in The Capitol and see proceedings in action was really exciting.
On our way to the Senate my classmates and I even saw John Kerry! The building was beautiful and all of the statues and paintings were astounding to look at. Everything seemed to have a story behind it and Jerry L. Gallegos did an amazing job of explaining everything and making sure we were informed of the hidden history facts behind the chandelier, the former House of Representatives, and the circular room with the mural on the ceiling. The trip to the Capitol was my first and hopefully not my last. Overall, the trip was really entertaining and a really great experience to have endured.
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