I met a lot of people and made a lot of connections
What I wish was different
Nothing it was fantastic
Advice
pick something your passionate about. I loved this role because it sparked interest
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New York State Assembly Intern
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I worked one on one with constituents and got to learn about community service programs.
What I wish was different
I had gotten paid
Advice
It's a dedicating internship that takes time.
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Intern for NYS Assemblyman David Weprin
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved to meet community leaders and public officials that genuinely work hard for the pursuit of community betterment
What I wish was different
I wish that there were more hands on things to do more often, you know, like worthwhile tasks.
Advice
I would definitely take this job because the employer and employees are very helpful and diligent and it is great experience for working in an office with accountability.
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Community Liason
June - August 2018 • Maspeth, NY
What I liked
I loved learning about local government and all of the work being done on a daily basis.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Intern
July - August 2018 • Jackson Heights, NY
What I liked
Very nice work environment. My supervisor was amazing. She trusted me with his email passwords.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more face time with the assemblyman
Advice
Always be on time to work. The other people I worked with were always late and the assemblyman would get angry with them and make them come in earlier.
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Constituent + Events Liaison
May - August 2018 • Albany, NY
What I liked
As a newbie in an office environment, the daily work of a Constituent + Events Liaison was an enriching experience. There were established procedures to different cases and methods to contact team members. From consultation documents to constituent data bases, the work was clear and distinct in the fast-paced office environment. There was always something to do, whether it be researching for a policy or handing daily cases.
The environment consisted of individuals who had the similar, if not the same, vision for their future as me. I envisioned myself in the future as someone who is involved the U.S government and/or the law industry. There were plenty of mentors and peers to advise me on my journey to law school as well as a future worker in the government industry.
What I wish was different
There were numerous days when there was little to no work to be done in the office due to the number of interns that were hired by the NY State Assembly. Since there were branches such as events, constitution, legislation, the work handed to the office was allocated in accordance to its problem/topic. Although the amount of opportunity provided is great, there should be a lower limit to the amount of admitted interns.
By working for the government, there should be public benefits such as compensating for public transportation. The commute from my home to the workplace was not compensated. I wish the commute expense would be wavered or provided by the NY State Assembly.
Advice
In an office setting, the one main trait that you MUST have or learn is adaptability. The office environment is very fast-paced without much break in between. There will be many times that you have to adapt to change. It can be from something not going according to plan which can easily be fixed by a back-up plan or risk management. There will be people who you may or may not get along with. Regardless of personal feelings or opinions, you will need to adapt to their personality so that a professional demeanor and effective communication can be maintained. Hence, adapt to your surroundings. Don't expect your environment to adapt to you at all.
