I've always noticed how universities in California, like UCLA, seem to play a way bigger part in government decisions than schools do in other states. My older brother goes to UCLA, and he told me how a lot of professors there work as advisors or researchers for the state government. Sometimes, lawmakers even ask these universities for studies or expert advice before they make new laws, like about healthcare or climate stuff.

UCLA also talks a lot about diversity and making sure everyone's voice gets heard, not just in school, but also in society. That even spills over into policies the government pushes for. Like, when something big happens, you'll see professors or students from these schools on the news, helping explain what matters, or sometimes even joining protests and giving speeches. It's like the government here actually wants input from smart people and young people and doesn't just do whatever politicians think is best. It makes California feel kind of ahead in using knowledge and new ideas to shape its laws, which I think is awesome. And yeah, sometimes it means things change faster than people expect, but it keeps things interesting for sure.