I Did A Degree In Politics, Just To Find Out How My Country Works

I grew up in a household where we talked about politics, but I still got to a point in my life where I realised I knew nothing about it. Some of my friends were taught sections of New Zealand politics, but my education, like a lot of other New Zealanders, skipped a couple of pretty important steps. 

I didn’t mind learning how to find the angle of a triangle, but how to do taxes, your basic rights, and the ins and outs of contracts would have also been quite handy. I ended up doing a degree in politics just to find out how my own country works. 

I’ve seen politics change people and I’ve seen people lose their friends and jobs over politics. I’ve seen the nasty side, but I also have seen the great side. Like when life changing, progressive laws were passed, or when I see young people excited about when they can have a say on important national issues. 

In my ideal world, there would definitely be a few changes I would make to the political system. But knowing about civics I know by making submissions, writing to politicians, and exercising my democratic rights I can make my voice heard.