Internship Blogs
Young leaders demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem, and improved educational completion rates — resulting in increased civic engagement and positive impact on their communities. The NMSHSA Internship Program provides opportunities for advocacy, event- planning, public speaking, and project management.
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Needed a Little Fixing on my Resume
Between mentorship, lunches, and an evening at a baseball game the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) team has already helped me grow so much as a person in such a short time. My work placement manager has been extremely welcoming and supportive since the beginning of my internship!
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Talk to Me
All my life I’ve known how to advocate and network for my parents because of the language barrier. Now it was time to network for myself and create connections in D.C. for my future. It came quite easy to me, but I still had to learn how to properly introduce myself.
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Networking
Networking has its own challenges and benefits. I’ve already learned so much just by attending certain events, and I am eager to see who else I’ll meet during my time here.
Speaking My Goal Into Existence
Having an elevator speech has been extremely helpful as I network and navigate my way through DC. Although at first it was intimidating I have found my confidence through it and it has allowed me to see the value in my studies/experiences and gave me a clear vision of who I want to become.
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First Step To D.C.
I am ready to be everything I’ve ever dreamed of being. These are the types of people I want to be surrounded by; I already love the environment I’m in. This is something I never thought I’d experience and I’m so thankful that I’m living this moment.
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