“Making the Most of Your DC Internship” — an info session featuring Carrie Rote, admissions representative at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and Gilbert Resendez, a Heinz College alumnus, and a professional from the U.S. Department of Commerce on September 25 at WISH’s Congressional Location.
Together, they shared insider strategies with WISH residents on how to transform D.C. internships into pathways for graduate school and professional success.
The event offered residents practical advice on strengthening graduate school applications, showcasing internship experience on resumes, and building strong professional networks in the nation’s capital. The discussion also highlighted the unique advantage of living and learning in Washington, where academic knowledge connects directly with policy impact.
Speakers emphasized that every interaction is an opportunity to grow, and encouraged students to treat internships as stepping stones toward broader opportunities. Attendees left with concrete tools to advance their careers — one of the many benefits of being part of the WISH community.
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