The Division in America by Rogelio

The Division in America by Rogelio - July 2021 Scholarship Essay

The election of 2016 and 2020 is known for its controversy. One specific topic that was clear, is the division in the United States, or so I thought. Is there a left and a right? Yes. Is there a miscommunication? Yes. Could there be Unity? Possibly.
The coverage of the elections showed the incompetence and immaturity of both parties, Democrats, and Republicans. From reckless interviews, debates, stories, and investigations, there was a clear discrepancy between the media and reality.
The 2020 election couldn't have happened at a better time. In my junior year, I took AP United States History. Personally, I consider myself a conservative, whereas my history teacher classifies himself as a Democrat. With this in mind, straight off the bat, anyone would assume I disliked the teacher and the class. That simply could not be further from the truth. Throughout the months leading to the election day, the teacher would solely focus on the current day. The class isn't just about the past, as the present is just as important. Especially in a class like this, where discussions and debates could not be any more vital to success.
With different political views, the class was able to have a cohesive and thorough discussion over the election. From policies to media coverage to personal opinions, the discussions were never bland. I even had 1 on 1 exchanges with the teacher during and after class. Because of those discourses, I learned a lot about the Democrat party. There isn't such a clear division. The two of us respected each other and actually shared a lot of interests. The was unity among us.
Not once did I believe I would grow close to a Democratic teacher. Let alone a socialist. Listening to the other side, respecting one another, and talking to each other can change perspectives. The "division" in America could diminish. Unity is achievable and we could all have our opinions. The relationship between us was so strong, that after changing schools and graduating, I still consider him a friend. Just like judging someone by their looks, judging someone based on their political views is just not right. Stereotyping a certain party is not healthy and does lead to division. I learned that first hand. Never in a million years would anyone see a capitalist/conservative student invite a socialist/democrat teacher to his honoring banquet at a separate high school.
He not only wrote my personal letter, but he also helped me to get accepted to my dream school even though I no longer attend the same school. We told jokes, shared memes, and created memories together that'll last a lifetime. I typed it once and I'll type it again: Never in a million years would anyone see a capitalist/conservative student invite a socialist/democrat teacher to his honoring banquet at a separate high school.