“The courses I have taken in the La Follette School aided my understanding of how organizations may attempt to lessen their administrative burdens, the way nudging and sludging are used to steer people in specific directions, and the importance of policy analysis.”
Vote Smart
“I learned how to research, read, and summarize bills across all states and do so in a nonpartisan and non biased manner.”
MN350
“I was able to personally speak at two of the EQB’s in-person monthly board meetings, which was an empowering experience. I learned how to efficiently read through lengthy government documents, draft impactful public statements, and coordinate with different groups.”
Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD)
“…my research yielded a plethora of salient elements poised to augur well for forthcoming generations.”
Marquette County Health Department
“The lessons I’ve learned at La Follette regarding the collection, organization, and utilization of data and other effective policymaking metrics helped me tremendously in my internship.”
Office of Representative Jacobson, Wisconsin State Assembly
“The most valuable thing I gained during this summer has been the connections I’ve made with other professionals in the State Assembly. Everyone has different backgrounds and reasons that bring them to work, but what we all have in common is our passion for making a difference.”
UnitedHealthcare
“Learning about and participating in the federal rulemaking process allowed me to have a unique hands-on experience in a complex governing process.”
Milwaukee DA’s office Early Prevention and Community Partnership Units
“In my internship, I gained practical experience that complements the knowledge I learned within the classroom.”
Tsarovsky engages students to make a difference in local government
As the president of the Campus Area Neighborhood Association, current MPA-MPH student Eli Tsarovsky has worked to open up conversations in Madison on licensing and affordable housing.
The Wilderness Society
“The internship helped me narrow down my policy interests.”