Internship Location: Washington DC
Organization Type: Federal Government
Policy Areas: Health, AI, Social Justice, Environment, Immigration
Throughout this internship, I was able to learn more about the federal legislative process as a whole. I learned how to draft legislative action recommendations for the Congresswoman, write briefing memos for the legislative team, write press releases, manage constituent correspondence, and how to draft letters on behalf of the Congresswoman. I was also able to complete a long-term project, in which I created a new policy to combat PFAS levels in West Michigan, and presented it to the Congresswoman. This project was most valuable to me, as policy analysis is something I want to do in my future career. My coursework in La Follette was most helpful throughout this project, as I learned in previous classes various reasons for government intervention, and how different policies are created. Overall, this internship surprised me as I was able to work on many more projects than I was anticipating. It was a wonderful surprise, and allowed me to gain countless valuable experiences. I would definitely recommend an internship on the Hill to other students. Working on the Hill allows you to truly understand the legislative process while making countless connections with others interested in the same topics as you. Through this internship, I now have a better idea of the pathway to my future career of becoming a policy analyst.