I have strong Spanish conversational skills which I have developed over the past eight years through rigorous Spanish courses. I have also traveled extensively to Latin America where I have put my language skills to practice. The Hispanic population in the U.S. is growing rapidly. Given this fact, coupled together with the fact that I am of Mexican descent, I am eager to apply my passion for the language and culture to create better lines of communication between constituents and legislators.
The U.S. welfare (entitlement) system is an issue that has always been a cause for concern for me. Growing entitlement programs within our country are one of the greatest threats to our economy. The welfare system is far too easy to abuse and as a result, upward mobility and the lack of …show more content…
internship program as a sophomore because I believe I am ready to expand and strengthen my network and career skills. When it comes to a job, it ultimately comes down to your experiences, connections, and skills. An internship opportunity in Washington D.C. as a junior would give me a tremendous advantage over applying as a senior because I will be a more competitive job applicant and, as important, I will have a better idea of where I’d like to focus having more experience “under my belt.” I intend to intern the summer of 2018, fall 2018 if accepted to this program, and summer 2019. If I work in D.C. as a junior, I will gain the skills, experiences, and networking opportunities necessary to set me up for an internship for the summer between my sophomore and junior year. Spending as much time possible in D.C., the heart of American politics, before I graduate will afford me with the tools necessary to succeed once I have my first job. Working as a junior, I truly believe that the early exposure to the processes, opportunities, and ability to observe the inner workings of Government (good, bad & ugly!) will allow me to get focused earlier and produce more
The U.S. welfare (entitlement) system is an issue that has always been a cause for concern for me. Growing entitlement programs within our country are one of the greatest threats to our economy. The welfare system is far too easy to abuse and as a result, upward mobility and the lack of …show more content…
internship program as a sophomore because I believe I am ready to expand and strengthen my network and career skills. When it comes to a job, it ultimately comes down to your experiences, connections, and skills. An internship opportunity in Washington D.C. as a junior would give me a tremendous advantage over applying as a senior because I will be a more competitive job applicant and, as important, I will have a better idea of where I’d like to focus having more experience “under my belt.” I intend to intern the summer of 2018, fall 2018 if accepted to this program, and summer 2019. If I work in D.C. as a junior, I will gain the skills, experiences, and networking opportunities necessary to set me up for an internship for the summer between my sophomore and junior year. Spending as much time possible in D.C., the heart of American politics, before I graduate will afford me with the tools necessary to succeed once I have my first job. Working as a junior, I truly believe that the early exposure to the processes, opportunities, and ability to observe the inner workings of Government (good, bad & ugly!) will allow me to get focused earlier and produce more