Internship summaries: graduate

“If education policy with a global focus is your jam, keep an eye out for opportunities with IRIS NRC in the future!”

“I really enjoyed the chance to do a “deep dive” on a specific area of policy and using my education from La Follette to inform my work every day.”

“This project wove together my interests in global health, refugee resettlement, health equity, and social protection….I am excited to gain further insight into how international, federal, and state health policy manifest can improve outcomes for refugees at the community level.”

“Thanks to this internship, I can research a wide range of complex policies, identify innovative solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing urban and regional planning organizations, and communicate my findings clearly and concisely.”

“I deepened my understanding of the policy process, especially ways in which advocacy can affect outcomes. I hope to continue working in health policy, so this internship has been very valuable to my time at La Follette!”

“This role offered me a unique opportunity to apply my academic knowledge in a practical setting, enhancing my skills and understanding of public policy and administration…I will highly recommend this internship to future students.”

“My project involved conceiving, writing, editing, distributing, and analyzing data from a worker voice survey…I aimed to collect 200 responses by the conclusion of the survey period, and initiated a focus group listening campaign after three months of collecting data.”

“I was able to apply theoretical conceptualizations gained in class to solve problems in human resource and talent management, which was such a unique experience for me.”

“Having worked in the State Legislature prior to La Follette, and going back to it while being a student, has helped me appreciate certain aspects I hadn’t before.”

“Chapin Hall pays attention to ethics and quality research that I have never experienced in the several research teams I have previously been on.”