Try, Try, Try Again
Through this process, I learned that defending an honors thesis is not a straight line.
Through this process, I learned that defending an honors thesis is not a straight line.
The thesis topic I finally settled on… seeks to understand whether positive peace theory is applicable in modern frontier spaces, like cyberspace.
At every museum I visited, their parting words were nearly identical –– “Make sure to have internships in college.”
In March of 2020, I was glued to the television as I watched Governor Hutchinson deliver daily news conferences on COVID-related updates and school closings. Fast forward almost a year and a half, and I had the privilege of serving as an intern in the department of his office that puts on those press conferences, giving me firsthand insight into the behind-the-scenes aspects of how the Governor communicates crucial information to a state of over 3 million people.
On LinkedIn, you can view a law school’s page and see University of Arkansas alumni who attend! I used this feature to connect with students at the schools I was interested in … I also connected with attorneys who practice the type of law I hope to practice.
It was a unique experience because interns do not typically get as much facetime with the congressman and the staff as I did. I learned more than I could have ever imagined by sitting in on interviews, phone calls, and even watching votes on the House floor.