Over the 2024 summer, I worked in Asheville, North Carolina with the National Environmental Center for Information. My mentor there is a physical scientist and GIS specialist, and together we decided the project I would be working on would be… Continue Reading
Written by Niko Smith I started working for Mike Collier’s Campaign for Lt. Governor back at the beginning of September, not really sure of myself, nor was I sure that I could support the Campaign well at all. Those worries… Continue Reading
First month as a paralegal Written by Anapaula Arjona I secured this internship opportunity at the start of September, the law firm I am currently employed in is Sandoval and James Law Firm. They deal with motor vehicle accidents. … Continue Reading
Written by Michael Baquet This semester I’m working as a Campus Safety Intern at St. Edward’s University. In this position I am responsible for a number of tasks including: the reintroduction of an operational weather station on campus, assisting in… Continue Reading
Written by Zora Hermans More often than not, it ends with a door being closed in my face. I try anyway. “Hi, my name is Zora and I’m with the Williamson County Democratic Party. Do you have a moment to… Continue Reading
Written by Jonathon Mendez This semester, I have worked along with the Immigration Legal Services at the Catholic Charities of Central Texas. This non-profit organization provides legal representation at a rate 60-80% less than the rate for hiring a private… Continue Reading
This internship experience has been such a fun learning experience. I have learned so much about the field but also about myself as a professional while working here. My position has been for the office of Council Member Greg Casar… Continue Reading
Written by Felipe P. Broza — The COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of disruption in people’s lives and plans. Throughout the past year and a half, my original plans to study abroad in France and finish my French minor over… Continue Reading
This semester I’ve been working with the Travis County Republican Party and Save Austin Now Political Action Committee as a fundraising intern. During my time with these groups, I have come to understand how money in politics is utilized to… Continue Reading
Written by Raelyn Roberson I am an intern at Made to Save, a Civic Nation initiative that fights to make sure that the COVID-19 vaccines are distributed equitably. This organization recognizes that communities of color do not have equal access… Continue Reading