I really appreciated the intern cohort. The other interns were incredibly inspiring to work with and we built a great community of trust and respect, even while the internship was conducted remote. I also appreciated being able to dictate my own passions and what I wanted to focus on within the internship, allowing me to work within the Education Equity department and within their Elections department. The work I did in those two departments was so meaningful and were in tune with my passion.
What I wish was different
Of course, the internship would have been more hands-on and meaningful had it been in-person, however that was an immovable barrier due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I would have liked there to have been more support and communication between the interns and the senior staff, as the senior staff were very closed off and inaccessible.
Advice
Don't be afraid to communicate what you are interested in early on! If something looks interesting, ask if there's any way you can get involved. One awkward encounter pushing yourself to communicate your needs will go a long way in making sure you are getting the most out of the internship and growing as much as possible.
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Editorial Intern
June - August 2020 • Beverly Hills, CA
What I liked
I really liked my supervisor and all of the tasks we were assigned— basically the whole internship. My supervisor was really helpful and took time to get to know each intern and work towards our strengths, while still giving us tons of opportunities to grow and be challenged. I loved pitching pieces, writing and editing for the digital publication, as well as doing some research for the print magazine.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been in person! (It was remote due to COVID.) It would have been lovely to get to know interns and staff in person, but I honestly felt that I was still able to form some pretty strong relationships anyway. Still, it would have been nice to see people face to face.
Advice
Take initiative— pitch pieces! Message in the group chat! Ask questions!
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National Clinic Access Program Intern
July - August 2018 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
Working with like minded young women
What I wish was different
Better organization
Advice
Do an internship in an organization you’re really interested in if you can. I realized that this career wasn’t what I wanted and am changing my major.
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Organizer Team Lead
August 2018 • Tempe, AZ
What I liked
The flexibility of the hours helped me continue focusing on school work. My coworkers were just as passionate about this area of work
What I wish was different
I wish I’d started sooner!
Advice
Not being afraid to take chances. Talk to people. Speak your mind. The worse people can do is disagree or say no.
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political intern
June - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
meeting politicians, candidates who are running for office, research on women's issues, and attending protests
What I wish was different
nothing I thought it was great
Advice
I would advise interns to assert themselves and make the most out of every situation they're in. Every internship is what you make of it!
