Growth as a Witness: My Experience in Youth & Government

Participating as a witness in Youth & Government offered me a strong opportunity for personal growth because it taught me how to think faster under pressure. As a witness, you must understand your character, recall important facts, and respond confidently to both friendly and hostile questions that might be hard to answer. I learned to anticipate what the opposing side might ask and prepare clear, reliable answers. The experience also sharpened my communication skills, since I had to speak clearly, stay calm, and present information that helped my team’s case. These skills helped me become more confident, especially at school and in everyday life.

Being a witness also helped me build teamwork, discipline, and confidence. I learned how my part fits into the whole case, which taught me how to work with others, follow instructions, and trust the practice I put in. During the competition, I did get feedback on how to speak, act, and present myself better. I did take a moment to reflect, know how to do better, and will improve as a witness. I also learned how the legal system works, which further inspired me to pursue this as a future career. Youth & Government is a competition I would recommend to people who want to get experience, especially since you get to compete with different schools, and it challenges you. I loved my experience in this competition, especially now that my team has made it to the State. Overall, the experience helped me grow into a more confident person and witness.

Growth as a Witness: My Experience in Youth & Government

(November 2025) by Ashley Castillo