I woke up bright and early today so that I could make a good breakfast, sip coffee, and watch CNN before I got ready and left to meet my internship contact. Fortunately, I only had a short walk and a bus ride. We met at Union Station, an amazing place. It is of course an Amtrak station but also has connections for the Metro. It also has lots of shops and places to eat, much like a mall. I met my contact at a McDonald's there and we made our walk to the building where I will be interning. I spent the day meeting the staff that was in the office, talking in depth with a couple of staff members who are working on topics I am deeply interested in, set up my desk, and watched videos to learn more about the organization. Everyone had meetings to run to, so I was told I could leave early. One of the ladies I met with, gave me three different versions of legislation being introduced by the Senate, House of Representatives, and Democratic addition suggestions. This means I have a lot of reading an research to do. I am very eager to learn all that I can while I am here. After my first day, I already have questions about so many things. Note to self, take band-aids when you are wearing new shoes for the first time. Ouch!
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I was sent off with love from my co-workers, fellow students, mentors, and family. I arrived in Washington, DC on Tuesday the 25th and spent my first night in a hotel. Navigating the airport, taxi, and hotel with four suitcases was a challenge. Don't judge, one was just for bedding. Wednesday morning, I made my way to the Fund for American Studies (FFAS) office to pick up the key to my apartment for move in. It is a quaint basement apartment with nothing but the basics; still everything I need. I will not have a car while in DC, so learning to manage getting where I need to go will be my first challenge. I will rely on walking, the metro, and buses. On occasion, I may use Uber or a taxi, but it really isn't in the budget. After unpacking my suitcases and settling in a bit, I return to the FFAS office for Orientation. I met an amazing group of interns from all over the country with various degrees. Being the oldest student intern didn't embarrass me, but rather filled me with humility and pride about the opportunity I have been given. Thursday morning we continued with Orientation and then in the afternoon, we made a visit to the Capital of the United States for lunch and a tour. I was in awe on the intricacies of the architecture and art of the Capital. I tried not to take too many pictures because wanted to be fully present for the experience. To imagine, "If these walls could talk...", as I walked through, I sensed the deep rich history of this astonishing place. |
Daphne ThompsonPursuing a Bachelor Degree in Public Services and Policy, Daphne is starting her senior year this fall. Archives
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