Okay Allomancy, I am not a great writer, but I like to consider myself a great reader. I have multiple critiques, but I mean them in the best way possible.
I would want to know more about her life before being chosen. Why does she go to all these meetings? What's her family like? What sort of qualities are looked for in a representative? Does she have to submit something to get in? Showing some scenes like that could show why she wants to leave so badly.
Minor thing: it might be a good idea to un-italicize that first train of thought. It would feel a little more natural to have it as part of the narrative, then as conscious thought.
The whole thing feels a little bit rushed, but then again, I'm used to huge Stormlight sized books. It's probably fine, but you might want to consider drawing it out a little.
Again, I don't know much, and it's your own thing. My advice might be crem, anyway.
(Plus I'm super jealous! I've had similar ideas for a story, and you did it way better!)