“Throughout this internship, I advanced my skills in policy analysis, public affairs, and effective communication strategies. Working on real-world challenges and witnessing the positive impact of gender-inclusive policies on rural communities reinforced my passion for sustainable development and gender empowerment.”

“I would definitely recommend this internship for anyone who has never experienced working in state government and is interested in that, as well as how equity is incorporated into state-level policy work.”

“The projects (I worked on) were also a good substantive fit to my coursework and research interests, allowing me to apply and extend my knowledge on environmental policies, survey methods, and theories in political science.”

“I relied heavily on my experience in PA 873: Introduction to Policy Analysis, as my issue papers were a similar format to the policy analysis project I completed for the course.”

“…my time at the LFS has definitely contributed to both my level of tolerance for the difficult process of learning to do what I did, and to my level of preparation for the use of a data analysis language like R, despite my low level of prior use of the software.”

“Thanks to this internship, I am equipped to conduct policy research under minimal supervision. I can also write integral portions of a regional plan.”

“I am excited to learn more about housing policy as violence prevention as a conceptual model and apply theoretical and practical applications to my future work in public policy and administration.”

“As a double degree MPA and M.S. URPL student concentrating in housing, this internship successfully allowed me to apply the concepts and skills gained from the programs thus far.”

“Learning how to network and how to incorporate constructive feedback into all of the work I do are two key lessons that I am looking forward to building on in the future.”