The White House: So, what’s a typical day like for a White House Intern
It’s a question I’m often asked, and the honest answer is that there’s no such thing. The mission of the White House Internship Program is to make the "People’s House" accessible to future leaders from around the nation, and to cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities. To this end, the programs and opportunities of the Internship Program make for days filled with unique learning experiences, thought-provoking conversation, and unforgettable events.
6 comments:
This sounds like quite an amazing opportunity. I like the idea of the fact that 'young poeple' can get this experience, because many of us do not have a lot of in depth knowledge about politics and policies, myself included. So I think that this a great opportunity for my age group to get interested in politcs and see that we do have a voice and that we can make a difference. Also all the things that they would be doing sound really intersting and like a great way to make contacts and long lasting relationships that can be more than helpful.
Well this would be cool...if it was relevant. As awesome as it would be to spend a summer working with the national government... i cant but think of how behind I will be while my peers are working with cirque de soleil and in New York working shows. This would be something I was interested in, in High school.. What would be spectacular is if they had a division of this internship that allowed us to intern with the press coverage of the presidents travels and appearances.... especially during this summer of presidential races. THAT would be sick.
In response to Rane:
How is this not relevant? Many of these areas are managing events, they may not be entitled theatrical events, but they are large scale events that require planning.
I also don't see how working at the White House in Washington DC with so many extraordinary people will put you behind those working at Cirque or in New York. It is a different path, but one that can still lead to other jobs just as easily as a theatre gig could.
And if you look into the categories of the internship (http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/departments) you would see that many of them have to do with travel and scheduling the itineraries for both President and First Lady.
This seems like an amazing opportunity to try something else out with a theatre degree based in management. I think I will apply and see if maybe event managing is more my style.
I think this sounds like such a great opportunity for anyone, but especially those thinking of working in politics. To have such an inside view of what is going on in the world could only make you a more well rounded person. I was a U.S. ambassador to Taiwan the summer before my senior year and it really changed my life. To do something so different than what you are use to is an eye opening experience. It makes you see the world from someone else's viewpoint. We are going to be around and work with people from all over the world so the more we know about others the better.
I've always thought about White House internships as opportunities for people who are interested in government and political science as a career path, but after reading this article it actually sounds perfect for theater people who enjoy management and event planning. It would be a great way to get experience that is related to our field while letting us out of the world of theater. Also, no matter what you go on to do in life, a White House internship is going to look good to any employer.
I would have to COMPLETELY disagree with ranerenshaw. I think that any and all experiences you get in life are directly relevant to work done in the theater. Your experiences make you marketable, and unique from the crowd of people slewing their ways through shows in New York or with Cirque. Experiences like this would be those once in a lifetime type of experience.
Theater is ALL about the people. If you have something that makes yourself unique, or that you can understand something in a different light, you are going to be a stronger collaborator because you bring something new and different to the table.
With many professional internships, it isn't a leap to the head of the pack. You wouldn't be getting President Obama his water while at a Press Coverage. It is a supportive role that could potentially lead to new and exciting paths within that environment. I think that with an internship of this prestige, it would be worth the "break from the industry". But, really, what is a true "break from the industry"?
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