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Persevering Through the Application Process

Posted on January 27, 2022January 10, 2022 by skl2@illinois.edu

Marlene Santos interned with Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García in Fall 2021. Rep. García is Marlene’s hometown representative. After her semester in the capital, she hopes to return to Capitol Hill after graduation. As I wrap up my time in Washington D.C I reflect on how my experience would have been different if I had enrolled […]

Posted in Congressional Internships, Fall 2021
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Making the Most of DC

Posted on January 18, 2022January 10, 2022 by skl2@illinois.edu

Sabrina Barajas interned with Congresswoman Robin Kelly in Spring 2021. Rep. Kelly is Sabrina’s hometown representative, so she had a unique opportunity to learn about constituents and policymaking back home. I remember reading my acceptance email that I had the opportunity to have an internship in our nation’s capital. I was so excited and wanted […]

Posted in Congressional Internships, Fall 2021

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