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Arriving in a different city encounters mixed emotions, although an open heart and mind leads you to making the best out of anything. I came to realize that DC is not so different, everyone here is striving every day to make the world a better place.

I enjoy my placement. I am eager to go into work every day even though I came in having little knowledge on child labor issues. I am glad I quickly grasped the goals of CLC and understand the advocacy and outreach. I will be focusing on bills affecting child labor and look forward to being part of NCL.

I've begun my internship with the United Farm Workers Union (UFW) on their policy and legislative team. Here's a sneak peek into a week in my life as an intern in DC.

I started interning at UnidosUS. I met inspiring individuals and will attend policy meetings and an Education Summit in LA. This non-profit work feels deeply meaningful as it directly benefits families like mine.

My background and experiences have brought me here to DC. From the minute I arrived I instantly felt the warm welcome of NMSHSA, new friends, and mentors. This summer I plan to advocate,  to learn, network, and explore a new environment.