As a student interested in a career in economic development, I learned about the different ways in which lack of, or limited access to the rule of law impedes the improvement of standards of living and economic development in general.
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My internship at Environment Oregon gave me a deeper and more nuanced understanding of environmental issues, skills in environmental organizing and event organizing, and connection to a network of advocates.
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This internship was important both academically and professionally. I enjoyed seeing how solutions that are spoken about abstractly in a classroom setting are actually implemented in Washington.
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Spending the summer as an intern put me on the right track toward a job in a legislative office. It also yielded great connections in making that happen. Most importantly, the internship showed me that this line of work is very rewarding and exciting.
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My internship as a whole both taught and exposed me to the importance of public service and maintaining the virtue of serving my community and others at the forefront in anything I do.
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