I’m grateful for the opportunity to spend even a few months in the office because it exposed me to what criminal law looks like.
Trajectory
“Catching the Library Bug”: A Summer with the Library of Congress
Looking back on this summer, I am both incredibly proud of my work at the Library and grateful for the opportunity. Hearing the gracious feedback from Junior Fellows and Library interns, especially in relation to the Professional Development Series, makes my time there worthwhile in itself in, but the opportunities to pursue my own professional interests elevates this summer to a new level of importance within my career path. I cannot wait to return back to the Library of Congress in years to come, either as an appreciative visitor or an inspired employee.
Rural Student Takes on the Capitol
One of the most rewarding projects that I was able to help with was a human trafficking state self-survey. A federal committee asked each state to work with stakeholders and get information regarding their effort to combat human trafficking.
Interning at Local Law Firms to Solidify Future Plans
Between working with the attorneys on a litany of civil, criminal, and commercial cases and working alongside PIs, this summer taught me more about actually working in a law office than any class has.
Defeating Dyslexia and Mastering Tic-Tac-Toe
Aside from all the fun, the learning, and my mastery of tic-tac-toe, this internship opportunity gave me the chance to test my own merit. I’d never believed I would make a good teacher, but after this summer I understand that teaching takes empathy and dedication, and I have been inspired by all my own teachers over the years.
Social Media for Pat Walker Health Center
Jack West is a senior majoring in history and biology. He plans to pursue an MD and a masters in public health. My health promotion internship at Pat Walker Health Center included creating engaging and informative social media content regarding general information to...
The Press Shop: Where Messages Are From One Speaker to Three Million Arkansans
As much as I have gained from the lessons and memories of the internship, I am grateful for the staff and fellow interns I came to know. Every staff member welcomed interns and included us in meetings whenever possible.
Building Community through a Legacy of Literacy
This internship solidified my interests in pursuing marketing and community development. I am looking forward to exploring other opportunities that will enable me to make lasting impacts and help build community.
Being Paid in Clarity
Throughout my undergraduate career I’ve heard the phrase “internships pay you in experience” about a dozen times. While the topic of college interns being paid for their work is one for another day, those words do have immense meaning but not in the sense of...
Collections, Photos, Review
Alison Fong is an International and Global Studies, History, and Asian Studies major with a minor in Japanese and East Asian History and Politics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. She is currently a social media and outreach intern at the University of...