Hey guys!
I just wanted to share with you a few goals that I actually attained in doing this internship with the Senate. One of my main goals was to get a better idea of the workplace in terms of ethics and professionalism. This was definitely the perfect place to get an idea of the wide variety of formalities found within different work environments and how important it is to be knowledgeable of them.
As for the goal of a clearer career path to follow, I can say I know for sure I probably would not want to be a Senator lol. Nothing against them, I just don't know if I could personally deal with the pressure and always being the one at fault. With that being said, this whole experience has allowed me to peek into the legislative process and I am very intrigued by what I have seen and know that it will have a place in my future. All in all I got everything out of this internship that I needed (grad requirement) and much more!!(friendships,experience,free food,etc).
~Chandler
Friday, May 1, 2015
Final Post :(
Hello!
So for my final post I am going to post the email I sent to my supervisor who granted me the great opportunity of working at the State Senate. I also would like to give a special shout out to my Monday/Wednesday Page buddies...the experience would not have been the same without you guys and I learned something from each one of you!!
Hello Jenna!
I just wanted to thank you for allowing me the great opportunity to intern at the Senate. I had a great experience and enjoyed the friendships I was able to make despite that. My time spent at the Senate has drastically increased my understanding of the legislative process and the many debates in the office definitely helped keep me informed and open-minded. Just wanted you to know how appreciative I am!
Thank you and hope you have a great summer :)
-Chandler
I just wanted to thank you for allowing me the great opportunity to intern at the Senate. I had a great experience and enjoyed the friendships I was able to make despite that. My time spent at the Senate has drastically increased my understanding of the legislative process and the many debates in the office definitely helped keep me informed and open-minded. Just wanted you to know how appreciative I am!
Thank you and hope you have a great summer :)
-Chandler
& with that hope you all have a great summer and it was a pleasure sharing my experience with you!!
~Chandler
Career Service
Hey guys,
So after reading about one of my peers learning a lot through a career service webinar I chose to look into this. I found that there's a bunch of archived webinars on the Career Services website, sorry if I'm late to realizing this. Anyways, I watched the one on LinkedIn and how to properly utilize connections. I thought this would be very important information being that social media has become important within the workplace and it is smart to know how to properly use it. Of course, being born in a generation with internet, I have been more than spoiled when it comes to technology and its benefits. With that being said I already spend entirely too much time on social media and other apps than is probably healthy. The thing about LinkedIn is you can actually be productive using it and it can definitely help further or for better terms, link your career aspirations to the right outlet. Definitely going to spruce up my profile after watching this webinar!
~Chandler
So after reading about one of my peers learning a lot through a career service webinar I chose to look into this. I found that there's a bunch of archived webinars on the Career Services website, sorry if I'm late to realizing this. Anyways, I watched the one on LinkedIn and how to properly utilize connections. I thought this would be very important information being that social media has become important within the workplace and it is smart to know how to properly use it. Of course, being born in a generation with internet, I have been more than spoiled when it comes to technology and its benefits. With that being said I already spend entirely too much time on social media and other apps than is probably healthy. The thing about LinkedIn is you can actually be productive using it and it can definitely help further or for better terms, link your career aspirations to the right outlet. Definitely going to spruce up my profile after watching this webinar!
~Chandler
Free Write....
Hey guys,
So here's one of the articles I came across from the research paper I am doing about marijuana decriminalization and what effects its had so far. Let me know about you guys's take on the article and if I should use any specific information in my research. Also I know that Time magazine recently featured Kanye West on their cover for one of the most influential people, so their view might be a little skewed ;) lol
http://time.com/3815608/marijuana-legalization/
Thanks guys!
~Chandler
So here's one of the articles I came across from the research paper I am doing about marijuana decriminalization and what effects its had so far. Let me know about you guys's take on the article and if I should use any specific information in my research. Also I know that Time magazine recently featured Kanye West on their cover for one of the most influential people, so their view might be a little skewed ;) lol
http://time.com/3815608/marijuana-legalization/
Thanks guys!
~Chandler
Free Write
Hey guys,
For one of my classes I am writing a research paper on the effect decriminalization of marijuana has had in states where the plant is legalized. Working at the Senate, there was a mixed view within the Page office about marijuana legalization in terms of recreational use. Some of the articles I have been reading about from the few states that have legalized it have been very positive in terms of crime rate and money it has raised. With that being said I want to hear you guys's take on marijuana legalization, what are your thoughts on this modern-day prohibition?
~Chandler
For one of my classes I am writing a research paper on the effect decriminalization of marijuana has had in states where the plant is legalized. Working at the Senate, there was a mixed view within the Page office about marijuana legalization in terms of recreational use. Some of the articles I have been reading about from the few states that have legalized it have been very positive in terms of crime rate and money it has raised. With that being said I want to hear you guys's take on marijuana legalization, what are your thoughts on this modern-day prohibition?
~Chandler
Organizational Strengths...
Hey guys,
There were many things I enjoyed about interning at the State Senate and one was mostly the way it was organized. The first few weeks we would use the buddy/group system to complete tasks since we were still learning the in and outs of the Capitol. After the first few weeks though we kept using the buddy/group-system because we had fun together and wanted to help. This made the shifts fly by and there was also a joke in the building that if you hear laughter that meant that the Pages were near.
Also everyday when we came in there was a schedule written on the board so we had an idea of how the day would go. More times than not these schedules were more voluntary than mandatory since we would sometimes switch tasks and meetings always went longer then intended. Overall, this internship always kept me on my feet due to it's sporadic nature and I enjoyed that and wouldn't change anything about my experience!
~Chandler
There were many things I enjoyed about interning at the State Senate and one was mostly the way it was organized. The first few weeks we would use the buddy/group system to complete tasks since we were still learning the in and outs of the Capitol. After the first few weeks though we kept using the buddy/group-system because we had fun together and wanted to help. This made the shifts fly by and there was also a joke in the building that if you hear laughter that meant that the Pages were near.
Also everyday when we came in there was a schedule written on the board so we had an idea of how the day would go. More times than not these schedules were more voluntary than mandatory since we would sometimes switch tasks and meetings always went longer then intended. Overall, this internship always kept me on my feet due to it's sporadic nature and I enjoyed that and wouldn't change anything about my experience!
~Chandler
Free Write
Good morning,
So I read a post from one of my peers and they were stressed about the future and what was to come after graduation. I cannot sit here and say that I too am not afraid, especially when college years are described as the best years of your life. With that being said, I am also ready to see what life has in store for me. I am also lucky to have my faith since I know that if I do my part and put forth the needed effort, things should work out, maybe no when or exactly how I want but things will be fine. Hate to be cliche but like Bob Marley said, "Every little thing...is gonna be alright"
~Chandler
So I read a post from one of my peers and they were stressed about the future and what was to come after graduation. I cannot sit here and say that I too am not afraid, especially when college years are described as the best years of your life. With that being said, I am also ready to see what life has in store for me. I am also lucky to have my faith since I know that if I do my part and put forth the needed effort, things should work out, maybe no when or exactly how I want but things will be fine. Hate to be cliche but like Bob Marley said, "Every little thing...is gonna be alright"
~Chandler
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