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INTERNSHIP : Past Intern's Experiences
"My summer was both fun and educational, besides gaining specific knowledge in the areas of education policy and the media, I learned about the inner workings of The Brookings Institute, a policy research organization. I met and talked to a number of senior scholars on the Brookings staff and developed contacts with some of the most influential academics in the country."
Anjan Mukherjee, The Brookings Institute, Washington, D.C. Summer 1994
"This summer I was given the chance to deal one on one with individuals in the community. Whether it was tracking legislation and notifying constituents about the current situation of a bill, writing letters of recommendations, or helping people cut through the red tape of bureaucracy, I realized I was affecting people's lives directly. I thank IAPFE for giving me the chance to make a difference."
Mousumi Shaw, Senator Keating's Office, Boston, Summer 1994
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"Working in Washington, D.C. was an amazing and unique experience. While my classmates were sitting at their computers debugging thousands of lines of code, I was attending power meetings, receptions with Nobel Prize Laureates, plays and concerts at the Kennedy Center and speeches by the First Lady. I would like to thank IAFPE for this opportunity, it has reinforced my desire and commitment to stay involved in politics throughout my career."
Monisha Merchant, White House Intern, Washington, D.C. Summer 1997
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"This summer was not only educational but also the most motivating experience I have ever been through. Because of my internship, I was offered a part time position with the Civil Investigation Division. Now I know for sure that the IAFPE really does fulfill its task of giving the younger generation a hand up into the world. Thank you very much for the summer of my life."
Sejal Patel, Attorney General Scott Harshburger's Office, Boston, MA, Summer 1997
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"My previous political experiences could never have prepared me for what I undertook over the summer, this internship was a real eye-opener. I was thrust into the hub of politics, The White House, and expected to learn and react quickly, from the Mars Pathfinder Project, to Campaign Finance, to Education Reform, it was one issue after another. It was so exciting to be were all the action was, to have the insider's knowledge and be able to make a difference. Thank you IAFPE for giving me this incredible learning experience."
Madhuri Ravi, White House Intern, Office of the Vice President Albert Gore Jr., Washington, D.C. Summer 1997
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"My summer as a IAFPE intern was fulfilling for the following reasons: first, I was able to travel to the Southwest for an experience that was completely different, second I was lucky to work with fascinating people who were as interested in teaching me as they were in doing their work and third, I was able to delve into a field of great interest in which I had little previous experience, namely public health and health policy. For all these reasons I left New Mexico with a wealth of knowledge in a specific field as well as a grounded understanding on the interfacing of medicine/public health, law and public policy."
Rahul Sakhuja, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Summer 1997
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"The most interesting work I did during my internship was to create a historical guideline of presidential scandals. Not only did I utilize all the facilities on Capital Hill to complete this project, but this type of research provided me with a taste of the political pressures that existed on Capital Hill. After completion of the report, I had a chance not many interns get, an audience with Senator Kerry, it was the highlight of my trip."
Puneet Dixit, Senator Kerry's Office, Washington, D.C. Summer 1998
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"During my internship I learned that the power of information should not be underrated. While working at the Economist Intelligence Unit, I saw how critical information is gathered and disseminated. The direct effect of this process - the decision to highlight certain countries and let others go unnoticed - determines the distribution of power in the global system. This was an experience I shall remember dearly."
Amita Kulkarni, Economic Intelligence Unit, New York, Summer 1998
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"The insight I have gained about the workings of the United Nations and the Indian Mission is nothing short of invaluable. My comprehension about the issues that concern India has increased ten-fold, as has my appreciation for the intricate cooperation that occurs everyday within each and every branch in this global organization. I thank IAFPE for affording me with an opportunity to serve my community in such a unique way."
Maya Nath, United Nations, New York, Summer 1998
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"In no other internship would an intern be able to shake the President's hand and tell him Happy Birthday, speak on the phone with Secretary Bob Rubin, discuss Russian economics with the National Economic Advisor Gene Spearling, and write a summary on the Russian debt repayment plan for the President's briefing book. This combination of excitement make this summer the most educational and amazing experience I've ever had."
Tejas Raval, National Economic Council, Washington, D.C. Summer 1998
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"Working in Washington, D.C. is definitely an unique experience. It's not just the day to day work that makes the experience so amazing. It's meeting Senator Strom Thurman in the elevator; sitting at a dinner reception with House Speaker Newt Gingrich; attending congressional receptions; talking about health care policy at the White House; and talking to Dr. Harold Varmus, Director of the NIH, about your career that makes an internship experience in Washington, D.C. simply unique. You never know what might happen on any given day, who you might meet, or what you might learn."
Pooja Shukla, American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C. Summer 1998.
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