by Fatma ElRefaei | Oct 14, 2022
I can’t believe that 8 weeks have gone by so fast. In my interview, I said I wanted to be a lawyer after graduation and that I’m looking forward to learning transformable skills that I can take along with me. I didn’t imagine that this would be the internship that...
by Millena Prather | Oct 14, 2022
Eight weeks really did go by so fast. I’ll cherish these memories forever- making new friends, attending events, and trying new foods. I’ll miss working at Mary’s Center. Doing intake calls with their older adult clients to see if they like the food delivery...
by Andrea Ronquillo Mendez | Oct 14, 2022
On June 12th, I was at my sister’s wedding, giving out a speech as the maid of honor. The next day, I was on a plane ride to Washington, D.C. to start my fellowship in Public Interest Communications. Time flew by, but as the saying goes, time flies when you’re having...
by Maria Sailale | Oct 14, 2022
When I think of the activists I admire the most, many of them made a difference by being disruptive. But I’ve always shied away from causing disruption. Much of my caution comes from how I think people perceive a disruptive Black woman: someone who causes more trouble...
by Falisha Hola | Oct 14, 2022
I cannot believe how fast eight weeks go by! I remember arriving at Dulles Airport and in a blink of an eye, I was at back at the same airport heading home. This Fellowship has only brought me new opportunities, new chances, and new experiences to me. As my time at...
by Fatma ElRefaei | Jul 21, 2022
My first step into the world of public interest communications was when I was nominated by my school to pursue this Fellowship. And to be honest, I did not know a lot about the field while I was applying. The application process was scary, how would I apply to an...
