Note: Public speaking is a core component of the USSYP. Each student applicant should prepare a short video presentation, no more than 3 minutes in length, as part of the 2024 application, to be judged for public speaking skill, vocabulary, originality, organization of presentation, knowledge of any material or content presented, clarity of artwork (charts, graphs, slides if used) and overall presentation.
Instructions
Please submit a video presentation of no more than 3 minutes in length on this topic:
Imagine that you are a newly elected Senator from Colorado. Describe who you are, why you are proud to represent the state of Colorado.
- Tell us the personal characteristics you feel will make you an effective leader in Washington.
- Note what legislative initiatives you will champion and why they are important to you and your constituents.
- Please note any historical leadership figures you would like to emulate.
Submission
- You may use the platform that works best for you (YouTube, Vimeo, recorded from a device and shared via Google folder link, etc.).
- Important: please ensure that your video link is not set to “Private” and can be accessed by application reviewers.
- Provide the link to access your presentation in the space provided in the online application form.
Provide the link to access your presentation in the space below.