Really great internship program. Lots of great opportunities to learn real-world experience.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Apply early. Be prepared to wait.
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Intern
June - August 2016 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I liked that it was a very unique opportunity to see the inner workings of an organization that has a huge impact on our country.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gotten to work on multiple assignments instead of just one long term one that was a little bit dry. However, experiences in terms of assignments varied a lot by what unit you were in. In addition, it takes some time to get computer access and so the internship is slow at the start.
Advice
Ask people outside of your supervisor if you can go to meetings with them - meetings are usually quite interesting.
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Honors Intern
June 2017 • Mobile, AL
What I liked
I loved everything about it. Everyone was extremely helpful, and willing to share information or experiences so that we could learn more. I loved how the work environment felt like a very close-knit community. Everyone was very welcoming which made it easier to ease into the work and ask questions.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change anything about my experience.
Advice
Always go above and beyond. Don't just wait for someone to tell you to start a task, but go around asking everyone what you can help out with. People notice the initiative, and it will benefit you when a review board is determining whether they want to recommend you to stay with the program or a recommend you for a job offer.
