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.
The Journey Is Never-Ending
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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Building My Network
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.
Networking 101: Practice Makes Perfect
Throughout our internship we have had the opportunity to meet many inspiring leaders in DC. We were able to hear from these leaders and learn about their careers, education, and listen to their advice for us as we all start out our professional careers.
Key to a Position
Networking to me is the key to finding a job or even moving forward. It is easier and quicker to get a job when you know someone, or someone knows about you. There is more trust between a connection than having to get to know a stranger.
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Experience: The Source of Knowledge
Although I did not get to spend my summer in Washington DC for the duration of this internship, my experiences over the past several weeks have enhanced my strengths and improved my weaknesses – even while on the opposite side of this country.