I am officially done with my first two days of my internship and I just have to say... "wow." It's been a whirlwind of a week and its only Tuesday night. Let's see? What can I actually talk about?
Monday morning I was able to attend an event at George Washington University. One of the men speaking, Thomas Shannon, was just nominated by Obama to be the US ambassador to Brazil! It was a informative, well-organized event, but also quite overwhelming because I didn't really know the background going into the event and had to learn as I attempted to take notes. I figured out the background as it went, however, and talked about it even more afterward with my co-worker. I learned so much just yesterday.
And today, I attended a congressional hearing on the situation in Guatemala in the building to the right. That was absolutely phenomenal. I cannot believe I was in the same room as the former Vice-President of Guatemala.
I also got to see Liz, one of my favorite Pi Phis, today. Hooray! I've also met so many people (I was introduced to two congressmen today); and it's not even half-way through the week.
My supervisor is very attentive. She wants me to create a development plan so we're both on the same page as to what I want to get out of my experience and so that she can do all she can to make sure my experience is a good one.
The only downside, so far, is that I am the only intern in the office. Whereas most interns are in a large program and meet other interns, I have to meet other interns through my roommates, my friends who are interns, or if I decide to be awkwardly friendly at the events I attend (like I did today). Ahh well. It doesn't come close to making this week less amazing.
The Rest of the Week's Forecast:
- -Meeting (fun one)
- -Tour of the Pentagon
Apartment Update: My mattress sucks. No, I cannot flip it over and it will be better. It's box-spring, pretty sure, and the outside is plastic, so there isn't even fabric to cushion. Soooo uncomfortable.
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