Moving forward, I’m dedicated to pursuing a career in national security with the U.S. government. This internship has given me an incredible advantage in knowing what I want to do and how to pursue it.
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While working on legislative research and talking with staff about proposed bills, I became aware of the strong overlap and integration of legal research and policy-making.
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Makena Kauhane'19 interned on Capitol Hill for the office of Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) during the 2018 Summer Term. The following is an excerpt from her internship report.
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My assignments quickly evolved to include composing legislative summaries, researching environmental bill proposals, and tracking media coverage on policy. All this work goes toward the first steps taken to make significant economic changes in the United States.
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Sonstituent correspondence was my main responsibility, which included answering phone calls for the office, providing assistance to the callers, and organizing mail sent to the office. In fact, ensuring effective correspondence between constituents and representatives provided me with a unique perspective into what it means to be a public servant.
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