Internship summaries: undergraduate

“I was able to participate in unique activities such as watching AG Merrick Garland as he spoke in press conferences and even got to draft a press release of my own!”

“The lessons from my coursework were like tools in my toolbox that I could use to tackle real-world challenges. What surprised me the most was how much policymaking involves considering practical situations and adapting policies to fit them.”

“This internship helped me realize even more how passionate I am about making a difference in the lives of people who cannot always advocate for themselves.”

“My coursework in the La Follette School aptly prepared me for the jargon-heavy world of health policy discussions in Washington, D.C.”

“This internship taught me a lot about the process to develop policy at the county level and the impact the state and federal government has on it.”

“The analytical and critical thinking skills I acquired at La Follette were instrumental in my internship. I was able to apply theories and methodologies from my public policy classes to evaluate the effectiveness of various policies, and propose modifications where necessary.”

“Not only was my personal zeal towards working for the State of Wisconsin reinforced, but I also gained invaluable experience pertaining to the legislative process and interpersonal communications.”

“I learned how policy is created and flows through the bodies within state government.”

“This marked one of the first instances where I could clearly observe a direct correlation between academics and an official job. The hands-on experience of studying public policies and conducting data analysis seamlessly translated from the classroom to the office.”

“The courses I have taken in the La Follette School aided my understanding of how organizations may attempt to lessen their administrative burdens, the way nudging and sludging are used to steer people in specific directions, and the importance of policy analysis.”