Internship summaries: undergraduate

“…some of my most valuable experiences in this position was learning to have difficult conversations balancing the policy/political aspects with the emotional and humanitarian aspects of current events.”

“Since we are a relatively newer organization, we are still working on getting the word out. My role with ECHC was to spearhead the second-sixth expansion phases.”

“Working with The Borgen Project taught me the value of contacting your congressional leaders and how easy it can be to be an active participant in the policy process.”

“What was most valuable to me was learning how to research and write material important to a variety of different clients, and how to best produce work that is relevant and helpful to that client.”

“Observing how businesses navigate through complex regulatory and legislative landscapes gave me a unique perspective on the practical applications of government relations.”

“My internship with BFY was extremely educational.”

“Through this position, I got to work very closely with a PI on the data analysis of a program implemented in one jail and four prisons across Wisconsin.”

“Collecting the data has been very meaningful to me as I have many family members who are smokers.”

“This internship made me realize that I would be content in a career in academic policy administration if I wanted to continue down this path.”

“La Follette has taught me to be mindful of other people’s values and how this drives policymaking and relationship-building. This skill was critical while speaking with constituents and to understanding the motivations behind others’ policy proposals.”