UC student interns in Washington
Neil Macdonald
22 April 2014: º£½ÇÉäÇø student Shaun Hutchinson recently returned from an exciting trip to Washington as part of the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program (UCWIP).
Mr Hutchinson, who is originally from Darwin but moved to the ACT to study a double degree in politics and international relations and business administration at the º£½ÇÉäÇø, was one of just 14 Australian university students selected for the two-month internship from 69 applications nationwide.
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US Republican Senator Mike Crapo and º£½ÇÉäÇø student Shaun Hutchinson (left). Photo supplied. |
His internship was with Republican Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho, with the 21-year-old saying the whole experience “exceeded my expectations”.
“What I took away from this experience has broadened and enhanced my understanding of the role of government,” Mr Hutchinson said.
“This program is more than just an internship; it is an opportunity to discover who we are as individuals and gain a greater life experience in the unique and bustling environment of Capitol Hill.”
As part of his internship, Mr Hutchinson answered phone calls, took constituents on tours and did research for Senator Crapo’s office. He also visited the Pentagon, Supreme Court and Library of Congress during his stay, and is encouraging other students to apply for the program.
“Not many students, especially young Australian students get the experience to intern in one of the greatest and most intense political environments in the world,” he added.
For more information on how to apply for the 2015 program visit the UCWIP website, contact Sora Park or attend a UCWIP meeting on Thursday 24 April at 1.30pm in room 2B7.