Tagged: Congress
May 2nd, 2017
in Current Semester, Spring 2017, Student's Blog
by Alessia Riccio (Spring 2017)
It is difficult to truly understand the deeply expressive nature of Washington, DC until you live in the heart of it all. More
Tagged Congress, constituents, day without immigrants, DC culture, DC history, free speech, freedom of expression, House of Representatives, Senate, Spring 2017, women’s march
December 23rd, 2016
in Fall 2016, Student's Blog
by Abigail Kass (Fall 2016)
This past semester, I was lucky enough to spend a few months in DC during one of the craziest and most turbulent times in U.S. history. From attending briefings on Capitol Hill, to exploring historic sites throughout the city, to even just grabbing brunch in Adams Morgan, my semester in DC was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. More
Tagged Capitol Hill, Congress, Fall 2016, history
December 12th, 2015
in Current Semester, Fall 2015, Student's Blog, Washington, DC
The Pros and Cons of Working on the Hill
Samantha Nelson
Fall 2015
If you have ever had the chance of walking through the Congressional office buildings, especially in the summer, you may have noticed that the staff looks super young. That’s because they are – the average age of a Hill staffer is 26 – and if you look even closer, you will notice that a lot of those who are running around have orange IDs, the ultimate sign of an intern. Capitol Hill would not run half as efficiently (or perhaps at all) without intern labor. While Congress is a lot of things, it definitely provides an exciting work setting. However, this excitement does not come without its negatives. Here are some pros and cons of interning on the Hill:
Pro: You are in the middle of it all. If you love politics at all, I guarantee you will feel lightheaded after your first day working in-session. That’s because anywhere you go, you see Congressmen and Congresswomen– those people that are directly responsible for legislation, interstate commerce, declaring war. Additionally, you have the privilege of being “in the know.” Many times, policy bubbles up from the legislative staff before the Member finalizes it, and if you’re lucky enough you will be able to work on or at least hear about the policy before it even leaves the office. You are constantly aware of hearings, briefings, and the votes that occur on a daily basis. You are truly in the middle of the most important policy-making body in the United States. More
Tagged Capitol, Capitol Hill, Congress, Fall 2015, Hill intern, Intern, Legislative., Samantha Nelson, Senate, Washington
August 20th, 2015
in Student's Blog, Summer 2015, Washington, DC
Becoming a Great Intern on the Hill
Dan Stone
Summer 2015
First things first, congrats on getting accepted to be an intern on the Hill. You did it. While many continually doubt the effectiveness of our Congress (and often justifiably so), no one can contest the fact that there is still much work to be done. More than likely, your part in that work will consist of corresponding with the multitude of constituents who will phone and write the office on a regular basis, researching legislation, and running miscellaneous errands, i.e. coffee runs for the Congressman or woman.
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Tagged Becoming a Great Intern, Capitol Hill, Congress, Interning on the Hill, Internship, Summer 2015, The Hill
April 7th, 2014
in Spring 2014, Student's Blog, Washington, DC
By Cassandra Carroll
Spring 2014
Our class outside the US Capitol.
In my first week as an intern on Capitol Hill I was asked the same sequence of questions approximately 40 times, and my first week was only two days long. People would start by asking if I was a student, when I replied yes, they wanted to know where, when I told them, they asked what I was studying. As soon as the words public relations were out of my mouth the confusion would cross their face. The next question was almost always some variety of “what are you doing here?”
No, I do not have a press specific internship. I answer phones, I give tours, I go to briefings, I do what every other intern on the hill does. The difference is that the political science major taking notes on America’s Future in Asia is at that moment doing something relevant to his major. It’s a clearly made connection.
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Tagged Cassandra Carroll, Congress, DC, Internship vs. the Real World, March 2014, Spring 2014, The Hill
July 15th, 2013
in Student's Blog, Summer 2013, Washington, DC
By Patrick Hermann
Summer 2013
Bumping into the original policy wonk, Ezra Klein of the Washington Post & MSNBC.
With the energy sector dominating the top 5 companies in Monday’s Forbes 500 rankings, it is pivotal to understand the relationship between energy and climate. That is, the sources in which the U.S. obtains the source for all industry, productivity, and transportation, is ultimately reflected upon the growing issue of anthropocentric climate change. Since the industrial revolution, there has undeniably been an increased level of carbon emissions, deforestation, land use change, sea level rise, and other activities harmful to biodiversity and the environment. A midst all political quarrels in Washington, climate change continues to be largest threat to humanity, as it directly affects agriculture, precipitation patterns, and other key elements of which our society depends on today.
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Tagged Climate Policy, Congress, Energy, Interning on the Hill, Patrick Hermann, Richard Neal, Summer 2013, The Hill
July 6th, 2013
in Previous Semesters, Summer 2013
How does your major relate to what you are doing in your internship?
By Patrick Hermann
Summer 2013
Bumping into the original policy wonk, Ezra Klein of the Washington Post & MSNBC.
With the energy sector dominating the top 5 companies in Monday’s Forbes 500 rankings, it is pivotal to understand the relationship between energy and climate. That is, the sources in which the U.S. obtains the source for all industry, productivity, and transportation, is ultimately reflected upon the growing issue of anthropocentric climate change. Since the industrial revolution, there has undeniably been an increased level of carbon emissions, deforestation, land use change, sea level rise, and other activities harmful to biodiversity and the environment. A midst all political quarrels in Washington, climate change continues to be largest threat to humanity, as it directly affects agriculture, precipitation patterns, and other key elements of which our society depends on today.
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Tagged Congress, Environmental Policy, Internship, Internship vs. Major, Patrick Hermann, Summer 2013
