Looking back at Washington
Juliana D'Amico
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: Opinion
No question is more dread-worthy to a college freshman than, "And what do you plan to do with your life?"
Nevertheless, every neighbor, relative, and teacher asked as if the future depended on it. As senior year becomes closer and closer, many of us students have settled into our majors, but still have little idea what we plan to do with our lives.
I recently came closer to the answer, though, through the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program, where I could select an area of interest, shadow people I admire, earn 15 credit hours, take two upper-level political science classes, and gain a whole new perspective about the future.
So to those who wonder-I advise, you may hate the experience, or you may love it, but when your internship is over, you will know whether it is what you want to do at the start of your career years.
As for my internship-I loved it. To be honest, I was not sure if I wanted to spend a semester off-campus. These past few months, however, have been some of the most enjoyable and rewarding of my college years. It has been a pleasure working for a great congressman, Rep. Steve King, with his dedicated, highly trained staff. Not only do I now have an idea of what I would actually enjoy doing in the future, but I am excited about going back to school and studying to prepare for legislative work.
The Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program and the directors of WHIP made an invaluable investment in my future, an investment that every Hillsdale student deserves to be made aware of.
If you are interested in learning more about WHIP, Dr. Thomas Krannawitter and Mrs. Anita Folsom are hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 in the Knorr room by the old snack bar.
E-mail tkrannawitter@hillsdale.edu for more questions.
Nevertheless, every neighbor, relative, and teacher asked as if the future depended on it. As senior year becomes closer and closer, many of us students have settled into our majors, but still have little idea what we plan to do with our lives.
I recently came closer to the answer, though, through the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program, where I could select an area of interest, shadow people I admire, earn 15 credit hours, take two upper-level political science classes, and gain a whole new perspective about the future.
So to those who wonder-I advise, you may hate the experience, or you may love it, but when your internship is over, you will know whether it is what you want to do at the start of your career years.
As for my internship-I loved it. To be honest, I was not sure if I wanted to spend a semester off-campus. These past few months, however, have been some of the most enjoyable and rewarding of my college years. It has been a pleasure working for a great congressman, Rep. Steve King, with his dedicated, highly trained staff. Not only do I now have an idea of what I would actually enjoy doing in the future, but I am excited about going back to school and studying to prepare for legislative work.
The Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program and the directors of WHIP made an invaluable investment in my future, an investment that every Hillsdale student deserves to be made aware of.
If you are interested in learning more about WHIP, Dr. Thomas Krannawitter and Mrs. Anita Folsom are hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 in the Knorr room by the old snack bar.
E-mail tkrannawitter@hillsdale.edu for more questions.
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