{"id":13131,"date":"2019-12-26T03:27:55","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T08:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internsdc.com\/?p=13131"},"modified":"2019-12-26T03:27:55","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T08:27:55","slug":"summer-2013-wish-internships-intern-spotlight-chris-donkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/summer-2013-wish-internships-intern-spotlight-chris-donkin\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2013 WISH Internships Intern Spotlight: Chris Donkin"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WISH<\/a>My summer internship experience in Washington, DC was simply incredible! At first it was tough to leave behind a comfortable environment in New Jersey \u2013 friends and family, longtime coworkers and neighbors – and move to a city where the stakes are high and everything moves so quickly. The nation\u2019s capital can be a bit intimidating to a kid from the Jersey Shore!<\/p>\n

My passion for homeland defense was the driving force that made me seek out this opportunity with WISH. This internship has provided me with experiences of immeasurable importance. I was surrounded by dedicated colleagues at the Capstone government affairs firm, and that inspired me to work hard on all tasks and projects assigned to me, no matter how big or small. By working directly with our clients, I gained a new appreciation for important current issues, including: education reform, military base realignment, cancer research, and post-traumatic stress therapies for our returning war veterans. Simply having the opportunity to contribute in a positive way \u2013 to help bring these important political, social, and economic issues into the forefront \u2013 was truly an awesome feeling.<\/p>\n

I certainly could not have stayed productive and focused this summer without the support of my roommates and new friends. They were always there to help me enjoy the best parts of DC. A highlight for me was seeing Colin Powell speak at the Memorial Day ceremony on Capitol Hill during my first weekend in town. I also enjoyed visiting the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, watching the Independence Day fireworks from the Washington Monument, and even just hanging out at the bar after work \u2013 there was never a dull moment this summer!<\/p>\n

I reflected on my internship experience on the three-hour car ride home, and came up with a few takeaways. I learned it is best to stay humble and let your work speak for you. It\u2019s easy to get consumed with your work, but taking time for yourself to have fun and relax your mind is always important. Keep an open mind and be adventurous, don\u2019t be afraid to try new things \u2013 the nation\u2019s capital is the ideal place to explore new foods, sights and activities. And on a personal note, I\u2019ve come away convinced that a career in Homeland Security is my true calling. My first summer stay in Washington was one to remember, and I\u00a0certainly hope that it won\u2019t be my last!<\/p>\n

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