One of the opportunities that TFAS has arranged for us is the opportunity to visit two different embassies. Our first visit was the Hong Kong Embassy. We were given some general economic information and then we were able to ask questions. Hong Kong is interesting because is is now a part of China but it operates as a free market.
Today, we visited the Netherlands Embassy. Two embassy staff spoke to us and answered questions for us. One was an expert in defense and the other was a public policy person focusing on the Middle East and Africa. The Netherlands is very concerned about climate change. Fifty percent of the nation is below sea level. Global warming has a significant impact on them because of this. In the afternoon, for our journalism class, we met at Politico. Politico is a news organization that has grown tremendously since it started in 2007. We were taken on a tour around the newsroom and the marketing department. We also were given time to ask questions. It was particularly interesting because we learned a lot about how each one came to work at Politico and what their degrees were. In June of this year, they moved to a new building. Their offices are nice and new and have spectacular views.
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ashley thompson
11/20/2015 09:53:24 am
It is so cool that you got to visit an embassy. It is a great way to look into another culture that may be to far away to visit! It is clear that you are in the right direction for your career and that this internship has been the best for you!
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Daphne ThompsonPursuing a Bachelor Degree in Public Services and Policy, Daphne is starting her senior year this fall. Archives
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