by ht005 | Sep 21, 2021 | Internships, J.William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Journalism, Political science
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.
by Kendall Curlee | May 10, 2021 | Advice/Tips, Careers, J.William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Journalism, Political science, Pre-Law
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.
by ht005 | Mar 22, 2021 | Internships, Marketing, Political science, Pre-Law
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.
by Kendall Curlee | Sep 16, 2020 | Advice/Tips, Internships, J.William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Journalism, Path Program, Political science
To anyone considering a competitive internship, I encourage you to always apply for those opportunities and to not doubt yourself … For every no that you receive, there is a yes you have yet to receive.
by srkirby | Jan 21, 2020 | Honors Passport/Peru, J.William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Peru, Political science, Study Abroad
Beck Williams, an honors political science major who participated in the January 2020 Honors Passport study abroad intersession course to Peru, found himself in an unexpected dilemma when the class took him to the top of a hill on the island of Taquile in Lake...
by srkirby | Nov 15, 2019 | African & African American Studies, History, J.William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Political science, Spain, Study Abroad
Political science and African & African American studies double major Maxwell Carter spent a semester in Spain last year — here he writes of his trip through Catalonia, where a separatist movement was taking center stage in regional politics. The Bodenhamer...
