What was your first week like working on Capitol hill?
I feel like my first week can be summed up in one word: educational. In just one week, I have learned so much about legislation and the work that goes on behind it. I was able to get a hands-on experience by going to a hearing which discussed the Recovery Act and how it has affected the education system. There were many jobs saved and other jobs which were created. Success! I also was able to further the learning process of the education committee by doing some research for the education Legislative Assistant in my office. I enjoy being able to help in any way possible to learn as much as I can through this great opportunity provided by CHCI. I also was able to go to the House Financial Services Committee hearing where Mr. Bernanke was questioned on the financial system. After this hearing, I was able to meet Congressman Barney Frank. The best thing about this hearing was seeing information about it later in the media. I could then say, “I was there”. It was a very exciting and eventful week to say the least. But, not only did I learn in the office I was also able to learn out of the office through the ropes course that we went to this week. I learned that even though the other interns and I know each other on a personal level we really didn’t know each other on the professional level. We don’t get to work together in a business environment much, but getting to know each other on this level was a great success in my opinion.
