Preview of Applications to Come

Korrin B.

January 31, 2010 - 11:37 PM

Yes, it does seem as though I have a one-track mind. However, I'm learning that's what it takes to actually be able to stay focused enough to really create an application that is quality enough for some of these competitive internships. Plus, it's almost midnight, meaning that in less than thirty minutes, this glorious weekend is over and it is back to the grind. Week five, here I come. Hooray, for midterms that add a little more stress to the picture! I need to invest in some more good herbal teas, I think.

Anyway, since my mind does seem to be focused on one thing and one thing only, I thought I'd do a little preview of what's to come this month in the life of applying.

1. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - Washington, D.C., due March 1. This is an organization that works on policies that affect low-income individuals and families in terms of several different topics such as health, social security, welfare reform, and more. I would love to work in their housing program as it deals with many policy issues surrounding homelessness (my main subject interest).

2. William J. Clinton Foundation - New York City, due February 28. This one has a particular position working with domestic policy surrounding economic opportunity for families. Plus, I am a huge Clinton fan!

3. The Carter Center - Atlanta, GA, due March 1. I'm trying to figure out right now if I can actually apply for this one. The dates for the internship are assuming you are on a semester system and are therefore done with school in May. Since the UO is on the quarter system, I'm trying to see if they will be flexible with the dates for me. I think the Carter Foundation does some pretty amazing work though and it seems to offer a lot of resources for its interns.

4. American Red Cross Presidential Internship Program - Washington, D.C. I'm not sure when the due date for this one is quite yet, but the application and information will be posted by February 15, so I'm assuming it will be due sometime in late April. I would love to go work in D.C. this summer and the American Red Cross is such an incredible organization.

There are some other smaller internships I might apply for as well if I have time, but for now these are my main focuses for the month of February. Here goes round two!