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Taking a deep breath, Gideon gathered his strength and stepped forward to address the audience. He felt strangely out of place, as if he were about to jump into the abyss.
“Good day to all,” he began in a confident voice, greeting the assembled crowd with an energetic nod, his fingers gripping the lectern.
“So. As a candidate, I propose the following ideas for discussion: providing students with a monthly schedule of classes, organizing clubs based on interests within NAILS, and allowing students to give lectures on topics they are knowledgeable about.”
After a brief pause, he continued his speech, his tone serious and thoughtful, his gaze sweeping across the audience without focusing on anyone in particular.
“As we all know, the current class schedule available to students only covers a week and provides little insight into the future. It’s like looking at a page of a book with only a few words written on it. But there may be challenges throughout the month, and it is very difficult to prepare well for them if you only find out about them a few days in advance. Of course, you can try to catch every word from the teachers’ sometimes unclear explanations or constantly bombard them with questions, but it would be much easier if this information were presented in advance in a clear and accessible format. Then it would be easier to plan your preparation accordingly. Proper planning and effective preparation are the keys to success. These things are complicated by a lack of time and information. But this can be easily solved by providing students with a monthly schedule – in this case, everyone will have the opportunity to think about upcoming events in advance.”
“Next. NAILS brings together many students, all of whom are different and divided into classes. But common interests and passions can unite even rivals and those who would not normally interact with each other. Therefore, it makes sense to organize clubs within the academy, where anyone who is interested in a particular topic can join. We could meet from time to time to discuss things that interest us, hold relevant events, train together, and develop skills. Essentially, it’s like ordinary groups of friends, but brought together not just by a fleeting goal, such as having a cup of tea or going to the store, but by a common interest and regular meetings of the participants.”
“And third, student lectures. I think there are those among us who would be interested in sharing their knowledge with their peers. This is a good way to express individuality, share knowledge and experience, and tell interesting stories that will reach everyone who wants to hear them. Overall, this would diversify the lectures at the academy and allow students to broaden their horizons.”
Taking a breath and releasing the lectern, he glanced away for a moment and spoke more earnestly.
“Finally, I will say why these ideas are especially important. Overly revolutionary and radical ideas lead to tension, discord, and turmoil. You can’t just break the laws by which we live, and hoping for well-being in the process is out of the question. There is another way – to create new conditions where it will be possible to both express individuality and achieve unity. The main thing is that there is a common interest. Don’t be bored, but don’t lose your head. Strive for knowledge and be diligent. This is how we will bring ourselves to a future where there is no place for gloom and indifference, and where everyone will have the opportunity to become better and stronger without causing unnecessary pain and suffering to themselves and others. And then, when the time comes, we will not appear as a crowd of snarling pawns under an iron hand, but as steadfast and confident queens, cooperating to accomplish the impossible and capable of changing the world.”
“Ahem… Well, that’s all. In general, these are my thoughts. Thank you for your attention.