As a student who loves politics nd wish to participate
Can sm1 give hint on where nd hw to start frm
Wat to do
Wat to have

if your new, start from being the course rep. if you don't succeed, try entering the dept parliament. if it still persist, keep trying to join the SUG Parliament in your faculty, it would be less competitive if you can aling and make yourself the sole candidate of your department.
one thing about school politics is that early defeats gives chance to greater glory.
people mostimes are sympathetic to the candidates when they vote especially when you've lost before.
having the strong ambition is enough to modify your character politically, all you need is persistence, permutation, cash/lovely charistma and proper compromise( compromise when necessary). school politics is the best way to start your political career. after that you can move to your ward council and choose to work for free for some political elites. with time you would build a reputation and your free work would surely be rewarded when you are politically ready to lead your local govt.
from there you can repeat the same cycle in a more advance manner..

Just start making appearances. Go to meetings, volunteer yourself for whatever, always speak when necessary. Make yourself noticeable. Join in conversations, hang out with like minded people. And always say hello, good day, good evening to everyone. One day you will be noticed. My two cents