The second week focused on organizing how we will utilize building connections to spread awareness further and have more people join our cause. We are taught the best way to connect with people is simply to talk to them. It's easy to get nervous and try to rush canvassing, but if you take your time to get to know them, you build connections and help grow support. 

When Roe V. Wade was overturned, the right for a woman to have control over their own bodies. The least you can say is it changed the atmosphere of my school, one of my classmates was very keen on activism and organized protests throughout the last few weeks of school for seniors. Of course, I attended as many as I could. I was shouting, "my body my choice" as I said before, the protest consisted of young students. Seeing the younger generation advocating for their rights was so empowering. I felt uplifted and encouraged seeing other people standing together to deliver a message. In short, organizing looks and feels empowering (because it is!). In this specific case, organizing sounds like shouts from disappointed people. I have yet to organize in the category of activism. When I do, it consists of conversation, planning, and compromise. You can't build a group of people without connection or communication, and you have to put yourself out there and be vulnerable, explaining why you are organizing. 

​One of the field directors, Regina Tsang, had a very impactful lecture about canvassing; she spoke about her experience. Canvassing is not all about spreading information; it's building connections, understanding the person's background, and getting to know them. I'm so excited to reach out and utilize my resources!!