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Internship Blogs

Young leaders demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem, and improved educational completion rates — resulting in increased civic engagement and positive impact on their communities. The NMSHSA Internship Program provides opportunities for advocacy, event- planning, public speaking, and project management.

Want to read more about our internship? Read our blogs.

 

D.C. Here I Come!

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Author: María Espinoza – Class of 2021
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The time I have spent with NMSHSA as an intern has been so impactful and moving. As a recent graduate, joining NMSHSA during the summer before starting my professional career was the perfect timing. It felt like a homecoming, where I was able to reconnect with the people and program that gave me the foundation for my education.

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    Interns and other people next to the river.

At the Finish Line

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Author: Jaqueline Palacios – Class of 2021
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After school ended early for me, the first week of May, I remember thinking to myself, “Wow, I am finally meeting everyone in person soon. I will be in New York City and Washington, D.C. living my best first moments of the summer.” When I received my flight confirmation, I felt my heart surge with excitement as the blood rushed to my chest.

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    Interns in New York

Highlights from My Internship

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Juan Vázquez – Class of 2021
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A highlight during my time with UnidosUS in the Higher Educational Policy Project was having the chance to work closely with my mentor, Amanda Martinez, Policy Analyst, who guided and assisted me with my work. She was very knowledgeable and approachable when I had questions and needed extra help. 

The Journey Is Never-Ending

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Cristal Ramírez – Class of 2021
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Throughout my journey, I had an amazing team motivating and mentoring me and now I want nothing more than to pay it forward. These fortunate experiences have set me on a path to achieve great things that I know I’m capable of and it is true that no one person can solve all the world’s problems, but what I can do is make that little corner of the world where I am just a little bit better.

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    Interns and Cleo taking a selfie

Building My Network

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Author: Janet Domínguez – Class of 2021
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Networking is the exchange and the accumulation of contacts, conversations, information, and experiences that allow us to empower and encourage each other in some professional aspect during the journey of building our careers.