Quotes From Past Interns
“This program is one of the best opportunities you will find anywhere to get a hands-on approach to Michigan's government. The experience you gain working directly with House and Senate members will give you a definite advantage over your peers upon graduation. The knowledge you gain after this experience is transferable to any part of your life, no matter what field of study you choose. Overall, you have everything to gain by taking part in the Capital City Internship Program.”
Samantha Schleich, Political Science and Philosophy
Intern Spring 2009, Representative Robert Dean
“I have been given the privilege of sitting on the floor of the
Michigan House of Representatives while watching Governor Granholm
deliver her State of the State address. I have had the chance to
help clerk one of the five most powerful committees in the Michigan
Senate, and to sign for bills as they head to the floor of the
legislature to be voted on to become laws. I have seen the process
of law making up close and real, no longer just written out in a
textbook.”
Dana Strong, Public Administration MSA
Intern Spring 2009, Senator Alan Sanborn
“I highly recommend the Capital City Internship Program. I interned
right inside the Capitol Building and loved it there. Not just
because it's a gorgeous place, but because that's where the
Legislative Sessions are held. Being able to see the floor makes
everything very real. It's entirely different from taking a tour;
you actually work there.
Nou Her, International Business
Intern Spring 2009, Representative Pam Byrnes
“The Capital City Internship has truly been a great experience. I am
an off-campus student that travels to and from Detroit two days a
week. Working in a Senators office has given me knowledgeable
information that will stay with me for days to come. I have been
amazed to see the Senator and his staff hard at work serving the
citizens of this state. I recommend that who ever has a chance to
work/intern in the Senate, House or Capitol should take part. You do
not know what you are missing until you have had a chance to see the
State hard at work up close and personal.”
Trina Minter, Business Administration
Intern Spring 2009, Senator Michael Switalsk
"With a major in Personal Financial Planning, the Capital City
Internship Program helped to enhance many skills that I had lacked,
while making many valuable connections for my future endeavors."
Nelson Knill, Finance
Intern Spring 2009, Representative Tim Moore
"My participation as a Capital City Intern was truly a remarkable
and memorable experience. The CCIP provided me with valuable tools
to assist my academic credentials as a Masters student in political
science. The CCIP provided me the opportunity to develop my resume
and skill set as well as have experiences that could not be
ascertained through at textbook or seminar. I am truly grateful for
the experience provided to me from the Capital City Internship
Program.”
James Garner, Masters in Political Science
Intern Spring 2009, Senator Deb Cherry
Please take a moment to view a
Centralight article
(see page 7) that recognizes
the Capital City Internship Program.
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