What was your first week like working on Capitol Hill?
My first week working on Capitol Hill is an experience I enjoyed tremendously. The other individuals working in the office of Congressman Ben Ray Lujan were very welcoming and friendly. The work environment on the Hill is fast paced and there is always work to be done. Being able to utilize the skills I have already acquired to accomplish the tasks given to me was rewarding. During the first week, I started to gain a better understanding of the political culture on Capitol Hill. Learning about the political process in books is one thing but actually being able to experience it brings about a whole different type of learning. One of the highlights of my first week on Capitol Hill was the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people from all over the world with diverse backgrounds and credentials. This was very valuable and inspiring to me. After the first week, I’m looking forward to the rest of my time working on Capitol Hill. There is so much to learn and I am like a sponge soaking it all up. I’m constantly looking for new skills, insights, and ideas and it seems like the Hill is the right place for that.
