Category: Summer 2013
July 8th, 2013
in Previous Semesters, Summer 2013
What issue are you most following during your time in DC?
By Dustin Vandenberg
Summer 2013
The current scandal with Edward Snowden and the NSA has been the biggest issue so far. I’m working at the Cyber Security Policy and Research Institute at George Washington University this summer, so these revelations have been the subject of most of our work this summer. Because of these issues, I’ve been able to attend conferences hosted by Kaspersky Labs, Microsoft, The Washington Post, and The National Journal. All these events have allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of current issues in privacy, security, and national security as they relate to current domestic and foreign policies.
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Tagged DC, Dustin Vandenberg, Issues, Summer 2013
July 7th, 2013
in Previous Semesters, Summer 2013
How does your major relate to what you were doing in your internship?
By Lauren McKenzie
Summer 2013
Georgetown University Hospital, where Lauren is an intern.
Coming to DC as an intern for the summer I had no idea what to expect, and truth be told, part of me was still mourning the fact that I wouldn’t be going to London instead. As a rising senior at Boston University, I knew I needed to get more internship experience to be better prepared for graduation and any graduate program after that. Being that I am a pre-med, Human Physiology major I never really I thought I had many internship options besides laboratory work, but I decided to take my chances and apply to the internship program anyway.
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Tagged Internship, Internship vs. Major, Lauren McKenzie, Summer 2013
July 6th, 2013
in Previous Semesters, Summer 2013
How does your major relate to what you are doing in your internship?
By Patrick Hermann
Summer 2013
Bumping into the original policy wonk, Ezra Klein of the Washington Post & MSNBC.
With the energy sector dominating the top 5 companies in Monday’s Forbes 500 rankings, it is pivotal to understand the relationship between energy and climate. That is, the sources in which the U.S. obtains the source for all industry, productivity, and transportation, is ultimately reflected upon the growing issue of anthropocentric climate change. Since the industrial revolution, there has undeniably been an increased level of carbon emissions, deforestation, land use change, sea level rise, and other activities harmful to biodiversity and the environment. A midst all political quarrels in Washington, climate change continues to be largest threat to humanity, as it directly affects agriculture, precipitation patterns, and other key elements of which our society depends on today.
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Tagged Congress, Environmental Policy, Internship, Internship vs. Major, Patrick Hermann, Summer 2013
July 5th, 2013
in Previous Semesters, Summer 2013
How does your internship relate to your major?
By Leslie Backoff
Summer 2013
In a city full of interns studying subjects such as political science or international relations I often get looked at weirdly when I say that I am studying hospitality administration. People become even more surprised to hear that my internship consists of planning meetings and events at a military university. I must admit that when I was offered an internship at National Defense University I was a bit apprehensive about how much it would actually relate to event planning. However, with my time at NDU coming to an end I can completely say that I have had great experiences that I will take with me for the rest of my career in the hospitality industry.
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Tagged hospitality administration, Internship, Internship vs. Major, Leslie Backoff, National Defense University, Summer 2013
July 3rd, 2013
in Student's Blog, Summer 2013, Washington, DC
By Lauren McKenzie
Summer 2013
Georgetown University Hospital, where I am an intern.
Coming to DC as an intern for the summer I had no idea what to expect, and truth be told, part of me was still mourning the fact that I wouldn’t be going to London instead. As a rising senior at Boston University, I knew I needed to get more internship experience to be better prepared for graduation and any graduate program after that. Being that I am a pre-med, Human Physiology major I never really I thought I had many internship options besides laboratory work, but I decided to take my chances and apply to the internship program anyway.
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Tagged Lauren McKenzie, Summer 2013
July 2nd, 2013
in Previous Semesters, Summer 2013
What is the best event that you have attended in DC so far?
By Mike Meehan
Summer 2013
This summer in DC has certainly been full of memories. I’ve been lucky enough to attend events at the White House, the Capitol, and venues across the district. But I’ll have to admit, the best event I attended this summer was the Center for American Progress National Summit.
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Tagged Center for American Progress, DC, event, Mike Meehan, Summer 2013
July 2nd, 2013
in Student's Blog, Summer 2013, Washington, DC
By Danielle Elefritz
Summer 2013
Of the many unique things about living in nation’s capital, my favorite thus far have been in relation to the countless events—expos, discussion panels, forums—always being held to lobby for a certain policy change or to promote a particular idea. Such events oft include leading field experts or famed politicians, stimulating ideals, and perhaps most essentially, free food.
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Tagged Climate Policy, Danielle Elefritz, DC, Events, New Republic, Newseum, Summer 2013
June 28th, 2013
in Student's Blog, Summer 2013, Washington, DC
I have never felt so proud to be personally witnessing history, so proud to be a part of a movement larger than myself, so proud to be American.
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Tagged DOMA, HRC, Moriah Malot-Chandry, SCOTUS, Summer 2013
June 25th, 2013
in Student's Blog, Summer 2013, Washington, DC
By Dustin Vandenberg
Summer 2013
The current scandal with Edward Snowden and the NSA has been the biggest issue so far. I’m working at the Cyber Security Policy and Research Institute at George Washington University this summer, so these revelations have been the subject of most of our work this summer. Because of these issues, I’ve been able to attend conferences hosted by Kaspersky Labs, Microsoft, The Washington Post, and The National Journal. All these events have allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of current issues in privacy, security, and national security as they relate to current domestic and foreign policies.
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