The Plenary is an online community blog for PLEN alumnae and supporters to mentor, collaborate, and share essential professional and life lessons they’ve learned during and after their PLEN seminars.
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My PLEN Experience, Outcome, and Why I Would Do It Again
While at PLEN, Kristen learned that she doesn't want to pursue a career in public policy, but learned how she can stay civically engaged in many other ways.
PLEN Taught Me That It’s Okay to Have Seven Careers
Before I attended the PLEN Women and Congress Seminar, I was set on following the road map to becoming a New York State Senator. I felt that this was one of the best ways that I could make a direct impact and serve the needs of the state that I grew up in. However, after … Continue reading PLEN Taught Me That It’s Okay to Have Seven Careers
STEM Policy: It Is More Non-Linear Than You Think
Attending the PLEN Women in STEM Policy seminar showed Jayla that she could follow a winding career path that included all of her interests.
Everything You Need to Know About PLEN: FAQs and Answers
Haley O'Brien shares her initial questions about PLEN and what she learned during her week in Washington, DC.
It is not Linear: Pursuing a STEM Career
During the PLEN Women in STEM Policy seminar, Isabel learned that her passion and drive means more than her major.
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.
Learning to Take Advantage of Every Opportunity
At the Women in STEM Policy seminar, Cierra Cowley learned about the various career paths in policy she can take as an electrical engineering major.
Nerves are Like Gravity: When They go up, They Always Come Down
At the PLEN Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy seminar, Olivia Barkley learned how powerful it is to be surrounded by a group of supportive women.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in STEM Can Do it All
Lauren Adkins attended the 2018 Women in STEM Policy seminar and learned about jobs available at the intersection of STEM and policy and the importance of networking.
No Goal is Unattainable
Victoria LaRocca attended PLEN to learn more about how to pursue a career in law and politics.