I enjoyed the experience I gained from being able to write articles and go through the experience of the pitching, research and editing processes. It gave me new insight into what being a writer for a company is actually like.
What I wish was different
I wish the core focus of the internship had been more centered on writing articles for the organization rather than advocating and spending so much time on fundraising.
Advice
Adding the extra requirements expected from interns would work better if the internship program was longer. This is something I mentioned to them that they took into consideration during my feedback which is something most organizations do not. I highly recommend this internship because they are a wonderful organization and I support their cause still. Just be prepared going into it that the fundraising portion is more work than the actual writing.
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Intern and Fundraiser with The Borgen Project
July - September 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
It was a good learning experience. I understood a lot about what the government did and how to influence your representatives
What I wish was different
I wish the amount of money that had to be raised would not have been so high. Instead of $500 maybe $250
Advice
If people offer to pledge money, try to get the money right then and there!! Don’t wait. People will back off
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Editor
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
No limits on articles you will be editing-- you are able to edit any article of interest, regardless of theme, author, etc.
What I wish was different
One aspect of this internship that was a bit difficult for me was the position being telecommuting, so I was able to complete each week's tasks in whatever location I pleased. While this can be convenient, especially for a college student, having a set workspace may have aided in my time management and overall weekly productivity.
Advice
Editing is a tedious process, that requires you to keep on reading and re-reading; that being said, getting up to speed (editing about two articles per hour) will take patience. Patience and attention to detail is key!
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Writing Intern
May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I appreciated the amount of flexibility I had within my schedule. Working remotely allowed me to pursue other interests during the summer, while still doing meaningful work.
What I wish was different
I wish that there had been more communication within intern groups.
Advice
This internship is ideal if you want to get valuable internship experience if you also want to be able to balance a part-time job.
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Political Affairs Intern
June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
It was a telecommuting internship which meant that it was very flexible and accommodating to my schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more in person work rather than doing most of it on my laptop.
Advice
Take advantage of the opportunities you have to meet new people and foster those connections.
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Writer Intern
June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I loved that I was able to work remotely and on my own schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been more prepared for the fundraising aspect of the internship.
Advice
Don't be discouraged by the fundraising requirement; prepare and start early.
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PR and marketing intern
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
It was very convenient because it was work from home. Also , a lot of marketing tactics to learn. I got to build relations with media too.
What I wish was different
Advice
Do this! It’s a good internship with a social side to it .
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PR/Marketing Intern
May - August 2018 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the weekly tasks. While there were still guidelines and due dates, you could put your own twist or style into each task. It made the experience more personal and fun.
What I wish was different
Advice
This internship is amazing for improving your networking and fundraising skills. You learn that the worst thing that can possibly happen is that someone says, "No." And that really isn't all that bad.
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Politcal Affairs Intern
June - September 2018 • Homer, AK
What I liked
I enjoyed the balance between scheduled workloads weekly and the ability to choose my hours and methods of completing assignments.
What I wish was different
Would have enjoyed some additional training or resources for some of the more nuanced assignments such as creating youtube videos or tips for a successful city-wide awareness campaign.
Advice
It was important to me to work in a field that I was supportive of. Working to provide aid to the global poor was a goal that made me happy and proud to do my work each and every day.
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Public Relations Intern
June - August 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
It was really fun it pushed me outside of my comfort zone in a good way. It is taught me more about how to advocate for what you believe in and how it’s important to make your voice heard.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had more time with my supervisor.
Advice
It a great internship to take part in to advocate for the worlds poor and it challenges you to try new things you’ve never done before.
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Political Affairs Intern
July 2018 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
I like that I get to research current legislation and speak with our representatives.
What I wish was different
I work remotely. I wish I had people to bounce ideas off with.
Advice
Start fundraising early!
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Political Affairs Intern
August - October 2018 • Murrieta, CA
What I liked
I really like that it was a telecommute internship so i basically had my own hours and decided when i could get everything done
What I wish was different
I wish that i was more consistent in lobbying and contacting my congressional leaders
Advice
Since it is a telecommute internship it is very easy to slack off so, dont!
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Political affairs
June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Flexibility, learning new things, pushing past my comfort zone
What I wish was different
A little more interaction with staff
Advice
Stick to a schedule, have perseverance, and push past your comfort zone
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regional director
June 2018 • Colorado Springs, CO
What I liked
the freedom
What I wish was different
the workload
Advice
works fast
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Political Affairs Intern
August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
This is a remote internship, thus it allowed me to continue with my studies while still working with the Borgen Project. Despite it being remote, it really required me to get out there and interact with individuals specifically congressional leaders, especially since this is related to my major.
What I wish was different
I think everything was planned out well. The only difficulty was that my intern advisor was currently in South Africa so our meetings would only happen at awkward hours like 3-5am.
Advice
You would really need to plan and organize all your work in advance, due to the fact that this is a remote internship. Ensuring that you have scheduled time set to focus on your internship work. Also since most of the work will require you to mobilize people, you need to be prepared to receive rejects because people categorize you as the voter registration volunteers.
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Political Affairs Intern
June 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I really enjoyed the hands-on portions of my internship. I was given a large degree of independence to pursue my interests in legislative advocacy, so I took the opportunity and ran with it. Plus, it is a great organization with a wonderful mission, and it was great to learn about lobbying while supporting a topic that I am passionate about.
What I wish was different
Because this was a remote internship, I did not get the one-on-one feedback that I craved when I had questions. It would have been nice to have someone guiding me during some difficult portions of the process.
Advice
You are in charge of your own experience, so work ahead and don't expect anyone to do the work for you. Independence can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you play your cards.
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Marketing intern
June - September 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Perfect for students with busy schedules, very accommodating
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Political Affair Intern
June - August 2018 • Reno, NV
What I liked
The lobbying and interacting with new people.
What I wish was different
That there was more one on one with the supervisors.
Advice
To stay motivated and ask questions.
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PR/Marketing
March - June 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I've always wanted to help people and make a difference, therefore gaining experience while advocating for poverty and hunger really made me feel good.
What I wish was different
I wish that they were a paid internship and that they didnt make the interns complete a fundraising campaign.
Advice
I would say that if you enjoy helping others, regardless of it being an unpaid internship, you should definitely go for it.
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Human Resources Telecommute Intern
June - September 2017 • Charleston, SC
What I liked
The telecommute aspect of the job was really nice. I got to be home for the summer and still get great internship experience and guidance from my supervisor.
What I wish was different
The internship was a bit repetitive in the tasks you had to do, but I think that occurs at all internships.
Advice
This internship is really what you make out of it. There were many great opportunities that all you had to do were take advantage of them and you could gain great experience.
