Applying for internships in DC is notoriously stressful. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the vast amount of opportunities and the pressure to apply to the right places. As I was searching for opportunities to add to my seemingly never-ending spreadsheet of organizations in DC, PLEN immediately stood out to me. Because I had … Continue reading PLEN’s Mission at Work
Category: Intern Blog
My PLEN Summer Experience
During her internship at PLEN, Rita learned essential professional skills as well as the power of women's leadership.
Roots to Route with PLEN and WGR
On July 11, 2018, PLEN co-hosted a luncheon with WGR, which featured speakers who shared their professional experiences in politics and policy.
The Impact of PLEN
Two very important things Ana experienced through her internship with PLEN is learning the inner-workings of a nonprofit and how to network.
Why I Chose PLEN
Through her internship with PLEN, Ana is excited to practice her networking and learn the inner-workings of a nonprofit.
My PLEN Internship: Squashing Sexism and My Inherent Fear of Setting Goals
Olivia Eggers reflects on what inspired her to intern with PLEN and the goals she wants to achieve this semester.
Lessons Learned from a PLEN Intern
Brenda Luna Macedo is a native Californian, and an intern with PLEN for the fall 2017 semester. In her first blog post, she shares what she has learned in DC so far.
Final Thoughts on a Summer with PLEN
PLEN is an organization that will always be special to me. It saw me grow from a young naive college student trying to figure out what she wants to do into a working woman pursuing her goals and employed at her dream organization. When I was first introduced to PLEN as a sophomore in college, … Continue reading Final Thoughts on a Summer with PLEN
Growing Professionally with PLEN
As I sat at my desk this week, I could not believe that my summer interning with PLEN has flown by so fast. At the beginning of the summer, I set several goals to work towards during the course of my internship. Most of my goals were long term and intangible. I wanted to enhance … Continue reading Growing Professionally with PLEN
PLEN Alumna Turned PLEN Intern
My relationship with PLEN began when I was a Sophomore at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. As a recent graduate, I can now say that this relationship has grown over time and continues to be an important part of my future career path. I first heard about PLEN during my first year at college. I … Continue reading PLEN Alumna Turned PLEN Intern