Interning with LCCR/EF was a great experience. Not only did I learn about Washington politics firsthand by attending conferences, congressional hearings, and events, but I also acquired an understanding of the contemporary civil rights issues facing Americans today.  I also had the opportunity to write more than a dozen articles for the website and to compile research on the 2010 Census. 

At the beginning of the summer, my greatest policy interest was affordable housing. But after learning more about equal opportunity, hate crimes, and the effect of state budget cuts on public education and health care, I feel motivated and equipped to help solve a broader range of problems. I'm confident the skills I acquired while interning at LCCR/EF will serve me well when I return to campus this fall and campaign for affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and issues relating to how student college tuition dollars are invested.  

Interning at LCCR/EF has instilled in me a greater sense of determination to translate my passion for civil rights into action. After I graduate, I'll most likely join the Peace Corps or engage elsewhere in grassroots activism.