This week was a whirlwind. While the entire program up to this point had been characterized by meetings with incredibly admirable and successful individuals from our community, none of the events quite pushed me to question my views or my career insights quite like this week. All my life, I felt like I had been surrounded by the same people with the same car...
I have spent every summer of my undergraduate life dreaming about when I could be an intern in D.C.-- and now that it is happening, I can hardly believe it. I love the vibe of the city, my office building, and yes, even the commute. I’m sure my Week 2 optimism will wear off before the summer is over, but for now, being here is everything I had hoped.