“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.”
Internship summaries: undergraduate
Summaries written by undergraduate students about their internships for their certificates.
Cleveland Clinic
“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.”
Molina Healthcare
“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.”
D.C. Witness
“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.”
WI State Senator Chris Larson’s Office (District 7)
“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.”
The Production Farm
“What I valued most about this internship was learning about how much impact the organization has had on my local community.”
Wisconsin Democratic Caucus – Representative Kalan Haywood
“…this summer internship…helped me improve my policy writing and research skills, giving me first-hand experience in a field I am interested in pursuing after graduation.”
Office of the MN Legislative Auditor
“Overall, the internship significantly enhanced my understanding of evidence-based analysis and confirmed my interest in pursuing a career in public service, particularly in the areas of policy evaluation and implementation.”
Ahlstrom
“I would recommend this internship to students with a passion for keeping their coworkers safe, while seeing the direct impact a policy can have on a team. This internship further confirmed my goal of obtaining a MPH. The continued knowledge can help you succeed in the policy world as I was shown by my supervisor.”
Walgreens
“…overall, this internship really bridged the gap between public policy and real life application in healthcare delivery and introduced me to new opportunities in the field as well.”