Learning about and helping with criminal justice reform legislation.
What I wish was different
I wish the work environment was different and encouraged new ideas.
Advice
Who you work with matters a lot! It can make a job a lot more fun or miserable.
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Event Intern
January - August 2019 • Alexandria, VA
What I liked
I was able to learn so much from the staff and the political leaders I met while I was interning over 8 months. Especially leading up to CPAC, I was spending hours at a time collaborating with some of the most influential people in DC and absolutely loved it.
What I wish was different
The biggest issue I had was the lack of specific mentorship and guidance on projects. The staff trusted me with a lot of big projects and trips however, I was constantly asking for more information about expectation and none was ever given.
Advice
If you go to intern at ACU, make sure you are being friendly with the staff and department heads. It a powerful but small organization and networking is everything. Use common sense, DON'T COME IN LATE (interns were constantly being talked down about by staff for this) and DON'T FLIRT WITH THE STAFF (Interns would immediately be disqualified from job consideration).
