“I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to data management and analysis, a field that I’m eager to explore further. Working with an all-women team has been particularly inspiring, aligning with my passion for women’s empowerment and providing me with a strong support system.”
Internship summaries: graduate
Summaries written by master’s degree students about their internships.
US Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General
“Through this internship and the work I was engaging with, I have been able to develop my analytical skills gained through my coursework and hone my ability to communicate lengthy complex ideas into concise summaries. The ability to understand and communicate policy effectively will be of critical importance to my career moving forward…”
National Assembly of Pakistan
“The most valuable aspect was the hands-on experience in policy development and analysis, and the opportunity to network with high-level policymakers.”
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
“I would 100% recommend this internship to future students. This experience has reinforced my interest in working in local/state governments or non-profits and highlighted how invaluable knowledge on policies, research, and skills in policy development and recommendations are to developing changes and ensuring equitable access to all people.”
Common Wealth Development
“This experience enhanced my understanding of housing policy and its practical applications. One important lesson I learned is the value of building rapport with tenants to ensure they feel recognized and supported.”
International Bank of Azerbaijan – ABB Bank
“Supported by the La Follette School Summer Public Affairs Learning Experience (SPLE) Award Program, this internship allowed me to put into practice the invaluable skills from my MPA program, particularly in policy analysis and public management…I realized just how much my La Follette coursework had prepared me.”
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
“This experience has given me the opportunity to employ strategies from my MPA, such as the use of a stakeholder analysis, and has shown me how important it is to have systems-thinking when making policy decisions.”
Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center (IRIS NRC)
“If education policy with a global focus is your jam, keep an eye out for opportunities with IRIS NRC in the future!”
Office of the Minnesota Legislative Auditor
“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.”
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Medicaid Services
“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.”