“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.”
Internship summaries: graduate
Summaries written by master’s degree students about their internships.
National Ataxia Foundation
“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!”
Human Resources Continuous Improvement Intern at the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management
“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.”
Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
“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.”
Intellipro Group
“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.”
Wisconsin State Senate
“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 at University of Chicago
“Chapin Hall pays attention to ethics and quality research that I have never experienced in the several research teams I have previously been on.”
U.S. Department of State
“As a policy intern, I found myself at the intersection of theory and practice, where the theoretical knowledge gained from La Follette coursework became the foundation for practical application.”
Healthcare Anchor Network
“I would recommend this internship to future students because I think this is a values-based organization and I have been able to learn some really innovative policies and practices…”
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
“This internship shaped the way I view labor policy in our state, and this would be an agency I would be happy to continue working at full-time upon graduation.”