Internship summaries: undergraduate

“This internship and the people I have worked with have helped prepare me for a future career in environmental law or policy by providing advice and real-world experiences in this field.”

“I was surprised that, as an intern, I had the opportunity to draft bills for the Senator for him to consider proposing in this upcoming legislative session.”

“My experience at the Institute for Research on Poverty has opened my eyes to the great diversity of policy research opportunities and the various ways that students on campus can gain key knowledge for the field.”

“The most valuable aspect was gaining insight into her efforts to combat human trafficking and understanding the legislative process behind it.”

“This internship experience will help me in any future career, as I was able to witness how policy-making is one of the most foundational, but intricate parts of a business’s ability to operate successfully.”

“think one of the most important things that I’ve learned at La Follette is just how to function in an office environment…”

“The main thing to surprise me in this experience was learning how federal and non-profit agencies are financed and the nuances that come with it.”

“This internship has made me realize that I want to work on the implementation side of health policy and be able to work primarily in the field.”

“I learned about how an organization interacts with their donors and keeps them updated on current statistics surrounding the lakes and current policies.”

“…this internship introduced me to an area of public health I hadn’t given much thought to before. I would recommend this program to any future students who are interested in public health, as this internship provides a strong mix of health policy, occupational health, and health education.”