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All my life I’ve known how to advocate and network for my parents because of the language barrier. Now it was time to network for myself and create connections in D.C. for my future. It came quite easy to me, but I still had to learn how to properly introduce myself.

Networking has its own challenges and benefits. I’ve already learned so much just by attending certain events, and I am eager to see who else I’ll meet during my time here.

Having an elevator speech has been extremely helpful as I network and navigate my way through DC. Although at first it was intimidating I have found my confidence through it and it has allowed me to see the value in my studies/experiences and gave me a clear vision of who I want to become.

I am ready to be everything I’ve ever dreamed of being. These are the types of people I want to be surrounded by; I already love the environment I’m in. This is something I never thought I’d experience and I’m so thankful that I’m living this moment.

As my first week in D.C. comes to an end, I reflect on the work that it took to get here and the lifelong partnerships that will form after this summer. This city truly has so much to offer, and I hope to at least dent most of it by the time this internship ends.