Right now I am sitting in the front row of the Senate Gallery at the CT General Assembly. The Senators are voting on nominations for members to boards of different things. Bring an intern here has been a great experience that is soon coming to an end. I am an intern for Senator Ed Meyer. I would strongly recommend this internship opportunity to anyone interested in politics. Even if it isn't you major it's a great place to learn about how our government is run.
One thing that I have found particularly interesting is the role that the media plays in state politics. There have been a couple issues that I have learned about by researching legislation and speaking with different people here in Hartford that sound much different on the evening news. It makes me wonder what other issues get a spin on them in the media from what the legislature really meant. People trust the media to be a liaison between our state and the issues to our lives but if an issue is shown in a different way than it's original meeting. I guess my point is that although I am a communications student and part of student media I have that it is very important to question everything. Question the media, question rumors and ask questions until you have an honest idea of the truth.
During my internship I have learned to ask questions. I am no longer afraid to ask questions and keep asking until I understand. I have learned to do effective research both by talking to experts as well as by reading documents and looking up information.
The Senators are still voting. Just as a side note to my points about questions and answers....it is SOOOO cool being here at the Capitol!!!
(back at QU now)
As luck, or coincidence, would have it my fortune from my fortune cookie that I just ate with dinner says this "Questions provide the key to unlocking our unlimited potential."
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