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Young leaders demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem, and improved educational completion rates — resulting in increased civic engagement and positive impact on their communities. The NMSHSA Internship Program provides opportunities for advocacy, event- planning, public speaking, and project management.

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Speaking My Goal Into Existence

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Author: Deida Cortez – Class of 2023
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Having an elevator speech has been extremely helpful as I network and navigate my way through DC. Although at first it was intimidating I have found my confidence through it and it has allowed me to see the value in my studies/experiences and gave me a clear vision of who I want to become.

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    Deida Cortez standing in front of the Capitol.

First Step To D.C.

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Author: Jacqueline Aguilar – Class of 2023
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I am ready to be everything I’ve ever dreamed of being. These are the types of people I want to be surrounded by; I already love the environment I’m in. This is something I never thought I’d experience and I’m so thankful that I’m living this moment.

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    Jacqueline Aguilar crossing a street in DC.

I Can’t Believe I’m Here

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Author: Hailey Caudillo – Class of 2023
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As my first week in D.C. comes to an end, I reflect on the work that it took to get here and the lifelong partnerships that will form after this summer. This city truly has so much to offer, and I hope to at least dent most of it by the time this internship ends.

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    Interns coming from shopping.

Arrival

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Author: Deida Cortez – Class of 2023
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Busy first week in DC with festivals, adjusting to the city, preparations for the NMSHSA Public Policy Forum, and public transportation learning! 

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    Deida Cortez waving in the middle of a street.

Remote Work

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Author: Alma Hernández De La Cruz – Class of 2022
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The first week of work and an insight into what I have been working on. I learned about the Hershey Lawsuit being dismissed and did a brief search on cocoa bean harvesting.