Political Science<\/a> major, completed her Spring internship in Governor Phil Murphy\u2019s Office of Legislative Affairs. After learning about the position in a class taught by Dr. Brigid Harrison, Simeon was eager to expand her understanding of state politics and explore the professional paths that the experience might open up.<\/p>\nHer responsibilities included taking notes at Senate and Assembly hearings and creating timelines on bills as they arrived onto the Governor\u2019s desk. Drawing on her academic knowledge of political institutions, Simeon noted, \u201cThe state house was the best way to relate those teachings to my surroundings as well as understand the importance of the work of state senators, assembly persons, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n
During her internship, Simeon completed a policy capstone presentation focused on identifying issues in communities and proposing legislative solutions. Simeon chose to explore the topic of grade inflation in K-12 education.<\/p>\n
Interning at the State House also enhanced her networking skills. Simeon learned the value of researching the background and work of colleagues and collaborators. \u201cI believe that having a basic understanding of the people you are interacting with will ultimately help you establish a connection and network.\u201d<\/p>\n
Being a Legislative Intern helped Simeon refine her professional interests and develop a personal stake in her work. \u201cBeing able to witness the impact of my work brings me much more gratification than I originally anticipated.\u201d Simeon plans to apply the lessons she\u2019s learned while continuing to find her niche in the field.<\/p>\n
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