Public Service

Hey Guys,

So one of the best things about my time at my internship was that I got to see first hand how the officials elected by citizens actually serve them. At times it was very surreal to hear the various testimonies of citizens who were very passionate about pieces of legislation and its passage or the latter.
     It was also very humbling to see how most of the Senators gracefully dealt with the pressures of the power given to them. Though I may not have supported their stance or ideals in some cases, you can tell they all hoped for a better Arizona. It was also great seeing those stand-out Senators who actually really cared about the average,every-day citizen with minimal personal biases, which could almost be impossible. One of my favorite Senators (I might get in trouble for saying this) has a blog and twitter and stays in great communication with his constituents. Legislators like him show that there are really people in positions of power who hope to positively enhance the public and that is very nice to see :)

Free Write

Hey guys,

So I got a chance to spend sometime at home before all the madness of finals and graduation. It is always nice to go back to California even though Arizona will now always be a part of me. Anyways, just wanted to show you guys a few of my favorite things about Los Angeles. :)

Free Write

Hey guys,

     So last weekend me and a few friends were enjoying some pool time since the weather has yet to get deathly hot. Two of my friends had homework so while my other friend and myself were in the water, they were propped up on laptops and occasionally their iPhones. Another guy in the pool looked and them, snickered, and said "Hey, at least they're outside".
     Coincidentally enough, one of my prompts for a discussion board in class that week asked if technology can sometimes be hindering. Being from a generation that was born with internet, I am pretty sure I have a biased opinion, but I can honestly say I sometimes do find it hindering.Sometimes one can get so caught up in their Netflix binge they miss the beauty of the sunset outside :)

Leadership

Hey guys!

     My time at the Senate not only taught me different leadership skills but also helped me further develop my own. It was definitely nice working with a group of individuals all very willing to do their job which sometimes made it competitive. Of course this was always playful competitiveness but it was also fun to see everyone so eager to do minimal tasks but also willing to delegate when necessary. I think we all did a great job of distributing tasks equally which can sometimes be a hard thing to do!
     I also think my supervisor did a great job of exuding positive leadership qualities. She always made sure to give us positive reassurance as well as personal assistance whenever needed. She also held in-service meetings every month in which we would all vote on a Page of the Month as well as hold a circle of compliments. If you guys aren't sure what a circle of compliments is (since I was not privy to it myself) it is pretty much what it sounds like. We all get in a circle and everyone compliments a person sitting on either side of them. I think these meetings were very instrumental in cementing our office bond and this internships overall great experience!

~Chandler

Free Write...

Hey guys,

I graduate in a few weeks and it is definitely still all very surreal. Getting a college degree was always a goal I planned on attaining I am just amazed at how quickly it has happened. It feels like it was just the other day that I was moving in Palo Verde for the Summer Bridge program scared out of my mind because I literally knew no one in the whole state of Arizona. Today I can say that not letting my fear hinder me was one of my greatest choices and I have made some of the best friends and memories because of it.

Thanks ASU!