The projects I got to work on had treasury-wide effects
What I wish was different
Onboarded earlier
Advice
Be proactive
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Policymaking Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Great exposure to important work processes and policy decision-making.
What I wish was different
Advice
An internship is an opportunity to demonstrate your worth as a productive asset to a team.
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Summer Intern
May - July 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The office was small, therefore I was able to get to know the workers and ask questions.
What I wish was different
More interns.
Advice
This is experience requires a willingness to want to learn and speak about your thoughts on workload and contentious political issues.
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IT Project Management Intern
June - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I gained valuable experience working in the public sector in a government agency and I liked learning about project management with new software systems. We had fantastic opportunities to hear speakers at the Main Treasury Department, access to the entire building, and all of my coworkers were very knowledgable in their fields.
What I wish was different
I wish there could have been better integration between all of the Treasury interns and not just the interns in the Enterprise Business Solutions Group.
Advice
Step out of your comfort zone and try an internship in a field you are unfamiliar with!
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Intern
May - August 2017 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I liked the type of work I was able to do, I got to attend some really interesting meetings and got to see how US policy plays out in the real world.
What I wish was different
Been more active in pushing earlier for more roles within the office.
Advice
Before you start, make sure to hear from your supervisor on what your clear responsibilities and duties are for your internship.
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Intern, Office of the Chief Information Officer
May - August 2017 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Really nice people
What I wish was different
People were more comfortable with change to process improvement
Advice
Be assertive about getting work because once you're known as a good intern you'll get more meaningful work.
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Legal Intern
May 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Phenomenal and enriching environment.
What I wish was different
Living situations.
Advice
Meet as many people as possible.
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Intern in the Office of Economic Policy
May - August 2016 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The office manager is incredibly invested in her interns and goes out of her way to make sure they have a transformative experience. Outside of my research and policy assistant tasks, I was able to frequently attend conferences at think tanks/the Hill and engagement with a variety of professionals in the field through biweekly lunch conversations.
What I wish was different
Advice
Internships are often short, so try to make the most of your time at the organization. Volunteer for tasks early on, and don't be afraid to ask for help.
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Data Analyst
May - August 2017 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The role was very involved, I was part of a really small team and therefore had a lot of meaningful work.
What I wish was different
The work was more consistent. Some weeks I was really busy and others I felt like I had nothing to do.
Advice
Reach out and meet a lot of people. Ask people to go get coffee and learn about them.
