I felt as though the work that I was doing was really important, and even though I was sitting at a desk all day, I also saw the ways that our organization helps the community in such profound ways.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship programs themselves had been more flexible and allowed for us to pursue more individual passion projects rather than the rigid expectations set for interns.
Advice
Relationships are everything! The people who work at CAIR are some of the most inspiring and fun people I have ever met, and having close relationships with everyone at the organization is essential to having the best internship experience possible.
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Civil Rights Intern
August 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I loved learning about the law side of social services and hearing people's stories.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more law knowledge to offer clients.
Advice
Listen and ask questions. You get what you put in.
