Have you ever thought about graduate school? Are you in the process of applying right now? We know that from competitive applications to securing funding, graduate school is daunting! At this virtual event, Jordyn Arndt, a Foreign Affairs Office at the State Department, moderated a discussion with SAIS staff and graduate school alumni working in … Continue reading August 2021: Strategically Applying for Graduate School
PLEN Staff hosted a special virtual PLENTalk Informational Session to discuss the upcoming PLEN X WGR DEI Summit. PLEN covered scholarship applications, discussed registration logistics, and shared exclusive programming details! Watch this PLENtalk here.
An employer on average only spends 15 - 20 seconds reviewing your resume, so it is essential that your resume is concise, targeted, and error free. At our PLENTalk, students had the opportunity to work one-on-one with PLEN mentors to learn how to perfect their resume.
Shelby Olsen discussed with our Law and Legal Advocacy seminar students how to get the most out of their virtual seminar!
Lisa Maatz, former PLEN Board Member and frequent speaker, shared her knowledge and experience about working in Washington by remembering the 5 Ps: ~ Politics ~ Policy ~ Procedure ~ Personality ~ Press. Watch this PLENtalk here.
Dr. Lara Brown, Director and Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Political Management at the George Washington University and author of "Amateur Hour: Presidential Character and the Question of Leadership," discussed her new book and the impact of popularity, productivity, and ethics of contemporary presidents. Watch this PLENtalk here.
In today’s world, the constant news stream can be overwhelming. How can we stay informed and be responsible constituents? Tracie Potts, Executive Director of The Eisenhower Institute and former NBC Washington Correspondent, shared her road to a career in media, her experience in the field, and answered questions regarding responsible media consumption and active constituency. Watch … Continue reading APRIL 2022: ALL ABOUT MEDIA: A DISCUSSION WITH TRACIE POTTS
By Audrey tillman Hi everyone! I’m Audrey, PLEN’s intern and I’m currently studying abroad in Amsterdam. So far I have visited Barcelona, London, Florence, and Rome. I'm heading to Paris and Vienna next month to visit friends. Studying abroad and being able to travel like this has always been one of my biggest dreams, and … Continue reading plen abroad: Audrey’s intern experience at plen
By Neleigh rush This January (2024) I was able to travel to D.C. to experience the Public Policy seminar presented by PLEN. This seminar was a great experience for me. Going into this event I was very unsure of what to expect but the moment I got there I felt that I could accomplish anything. … Continue reading Neleigh’s experience with the 2024 plen public policy seminar
By Nadia DeCastris, PLEN Interim Program AssociateAs I am wrapping up my senior year of college, I have a significant amount of time to reflect on the experiences I have had while an undergrad. While most of my adventures have been wonderful, quite a few experiences that have allowed me to lead and produce content … Continue reading Everything I learned working at plen
