This is an exciting opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students to hear some of the critical questions and issues in US politics leap off the textbook page, as two former Members of the US House of Representatives – one Democrat, one Republican – share reflections from their direct experience at the heart of Washington D.C. The representatives for 2026 are Val Demings, former Democratic representative for Florida, and Garret Graves, former Republican representative for Louisiana.
Discussing the latest trends and events with leading academics, this session supports classroom work on key topics in A-level US Politics courses, including reflections on the Presidency, Congress, Federalism, and Elections and Democracy.
This opportunity is relevant, but not exclusively for, students currently studying A-Level Politics. We encourage any students interested in studying politics and international relations to consider joining us for this informative session.
Schedule
- 09:45 - 10:10 - Arrival and Registration
- 10:15 - 10:25 - Welcome and introductions
- 10:25 - 11:10 - Session 1 with congressional representatives
- 11:10 - 11:25 - Break
- 11:25 - 12:15 - Session 2 with congressional representatives
- 12:15 - 13:00 - Networking Lunch
- 13:00 - 13:45 - Campus Tours
- 13:45 - Wrap Up and Feedback
- 14:15 - Depart
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