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Laura Nicolae: Women In Policy Debate

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When assigned this essay, I was not sure whom exactly to choose. I have encountered many people who I look up to throughout my years of living, but one particular person stands out. This person is Laura Nicolae, who graduated from Washburn Rural and started Harvard in August, and is the embodiment of the many traits I admire. Laura Nicolae shows the strength and potential of women in policy debate, displays determination and intellectual curiosity, and puts the needs of others before her. Laura Nicolae was ranked the top speaker in the entire nation in a male dominated activity – policy debate. As a girl just starting out her career in debate, I look up to Laura as a role model. Many times I feel intimidated by the number of males compared to females in the activity, but I will never forget the conversation Laura had with me. Laura and I both were repeatedly told our voices were ‘too high’ in comparison to males by judges. “Don’t worry, focus on the quality of your arguments not your voice,” she reminded me. “What if I never do as good as the guys at tournaments?” I asked. “Work hard, focus on your arguments, and you will be better than any guy in the …show more content…

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