Congress: What to Expect

This year, we expect to about 100-150 Congress Reps or other students taking their place at the meeting. Every Bonner Program school should try to have two students (or at least one student) participate in this track, even if he or she is not the regular Congress Representative.

Highlights of the schedule to follow:

• Orientation Session-There will be an Orientation Session for new Reps TBA.
  
  
• Five elective workshop blocks- Three during the Summit and two during SLI.
  
  
• Political engagement reflection sessions- All students will be a part ofinteractive civic & political engagement reflection sessions.
  
  
• Congress Track Meetings- There will be three meetings for Congress Reps.
  
  
• Time to relax and network, including Talent Show (emceed by Congress)- There will also be time to relax and network, in the afternoons and evenings in particular.
  
  
• Lodging on Campus- Congress Reps will be housed on campus. Please note that the dorm rooms do not have air conditioning. Sheets and a blanket will be provided, but participants should bring pillows.