Samantha Lawrence, a Bluffton University senior from Harrod, is president of the 2011-12 Bluffton University student senate.

What's it like being the head of the student governing body of a university? Bluffton Icon intern Jordan Howe talked with Lawrence and his report is on a video accessible here.

The conversation includes an overview of the position, why Lawrence sought the position and what kind of issues does the student senate face.

Lawrence enjoys the post and, of course, finds her schedule at time squeezed between class assignments and student senate demands.

At least there are no budget deficit issues to deal with like in the United States senate.