At most educational institutions, student unions are pretty much like Feds, representing student interests, managing funds, all the rest. Also at most educational institutions, probably pretty much nobody cares about them too. However, that isn’t always the case. Around the world there are some students who just need to be different. Students can do some pretty weird things when they put their minds to it. Hint, hint, Feds.
Plantation High, Florida
Here, you don’t have to be elected to be part of the school council- anyone can join. As a result, hundreds of students gather together at meetings to argue and sing. I’m not sure why they sing: possibly because they’re in high school and don’t know any better. Still, wouldn’t Feds be better if they formed a 200-strong choir? Think about it. It may become an election issue if enough demand it.
Eisenhower Elementary School, Indiana
These are just elementary school kids- they can barely tie their own shoelaces without tripping over their own lisps. Still, they managed to be 127% cooler than Feds when they adopted a zoo. I’m not talking about an extra class pet or two: the kids “adopted” snakes, baboons, wolves, lizards- the works. Also their owners. You see, the reason these animals needed help was that their handler had cancer and, because of the costs of treatments, could not afford to feed all of the animals. Little kids to the rescue! Eat it, Feds.
Golan Heights, Israel
Democracy is a good thing. Everybody loves a little democracy. What if you could vote for things that actually have any effect on your daily lives? What if you could elect your profs? Because students at Golan Heights- and a number of schools like it- can elect their teachers. That means, every year, teachers must campaign. Imagine that! Rule of thumb: If their election speech is in some incomprehensible accent, don’t vote for them. Passing rates would rise within one electoral term.
Various Universities, Lucknow
Need a little excitement in your life? What if Feds turned into the Mafia? In India, student elections can get hardcore. Student leaders can extort money from local businesses and the universities, and demand protection money from government workers. Some union leaders began to hire gunmen to intimidate other students and university officials. How often does Feds prance about with guns? Or “subject the city to their violent and clamorous will?” Sadly, the government had a problem for some reason and banned these practices. Feds, take up the torch. Everyone needs a little gang warfare in their lives.
So when the time comes to vote for Feds, remember that life on campus could be so much more exciting. Demand an end to all those boring budget and event issues! Tigers, gangsters, and student power are what we need! It’s been done before. Take it as a challenge.
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