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Students say Charlotte Gov 101 changed how they view city government
Summary
Participants described Gov 101 as a networking opportunity and 'eye‑opening' introduction to the scope of running Charlotte, citing council observation and site visits that reshaped their view of municipal work.
Several students who took part in the Gov 101 program described the experience as eye‑opening and a rare chance to network with city officials.
One student said, “I was excited, definitely,” and called the program “a way to network and see how government really works in the city of Charlotte.” Another participant said seeing the swearing‑in of a mayor and visiting city departments showed the scale of responsibility involved in running the city. Students reported the program helped them learn about council procedures and local issues.
