Internship summaries: undergraduate

“I would recommend this internship to other students! There are a variety of opportunities, and I truly appreciate the different choices I had. It almost makes me wish the summer term was longer so I could dive deeper into the internship.”

“I would highly recommend this internship to future students, as it truly reveals the underbelly of policy and the American food system. Students from diverse academic studies can find a role within this organization because it truly takes a collective effort to operate as a positive organization.”

“One of the women I met with advised me to conduct my research which I did through surveying an event the WHHI hosted for interns from an outside Latine organization. She reminded me that there is always someone out there that will inspire and push you toward your goals if you express it towards them.”

“I was thrilled with my experience at Wisconsin Rare this summer, and I would absolutely recommend this internship to anyone who is interested in health policy. I learned valuable skills that shaped my perspective and knowledge of health policy and rare disease advocacy, especially through legislative processes.”

“I would recommend this internship to anyone to wants to learn more about the nonprofit sector, advocacy work, and health equity/civic health. This internship helped me to expand my scope of career paths, as I would love to work in a nonprofit in the future!”

“I would 100% recommend this internship to future students as it is great way to dip your toes into the government process and a great opportunity to conduct research in health care topics that you are interested in.”

“I was really surprised by how much the clinic trusted me to work on meaningful projects and take charge in these. I was given a project and was able to complete it from start to finish myself.”

“I learned how to navigate complex intersections of policy and healthcare operations, sharpened my problem solving skills, and enhanced my ability to analyze data and communicate findings effectively.”

“The experience also clarified my career aspirations. While I am passionate about law, I realized that I do not want to focus solely on litigation. Instead, I am drawn to roles that offer a blend of fieldwork and office work.”

“The main thing I learned there is that I have to put myself out there to make connections; this important lesson will definitely carry through to my future endeavors.”