1. AAUW Internship By: Danielle Spinner AHS 8100 – Guided Practicum
Wilmington University – Spring Semester 2015

2. Getting Started Frustration and Confusion Relief and Apprehension
Not being able to find placement
Relief and Apprehension
Finding Placement
The Unknown
Excited and Eager
Meeting Site Supervisors
Getting to Work

3. Getting Acquainted Understanding Public Policy Internship
Gathering Information
Researching Statistics
Analyzing Data
Learning About the Organization
Getting acquainted with the organization’s history structure, and political platform
My View of the Organization
Very involved in politics
Very organized
Smaller and Less diverse in Delaware

4. Developing Ethical Competence
No real ethical dilemmas
No contact with clients
Contact with site supervisors only

5. Utilizing Supervision
Free-Range Management
Independent
Deadline and Time Constricted
Helpful and Useful Supervisor Input
Supervisors are always accessible and ready to assist
Constructive Criticism

6. Communication With Clients Working with Individuals
No Brick and Mortar Building
Most of internship work and communication was done virtually
Worked exclusively with site supervisors
Very limited interactions with the public and other AAUW members
Meetings One-on-One

7. Developing Cultural Competence
AAUW Branches in Delaware
Less Diverse
Moderately Politically Active
More Community Driven
Focused on helping all women
Members focus on diversity when recruiting and organizing community events

8. Writing and Reporting within your Field Agency
Intern Position
Mostly research driven
Administrative work
Notes, Summaries, Outlines, etc.
Completed briefings, synopsizes, and reports
Composed documents such as logs, attendance sheets, and announcements
Reviewed current events related to political climate
Created presentations

9. Taking Care of Yourself Stressors
Internal
Personal Stress
Overwhelmed and Worried
Family Member Death
Prior Commitments
External
Issues with Employment
Floating Deadlines
Physical Health Issues
Hospitalization
Recovery Time
Additional Class
Computer Program Issues
Prior Commitments

10. Ending Your Internship
Enhanced Political Policy abilities
Expanded knowledge of composing political documents
Increased computer skills
Renewed excitement about policy and political process
Had a front row seat to policy being made in Delaware
Acquired additional research skills
Will help with current position and future position
Obtained knowledge of current climate and its affect
Overall Bittersweet feeling of internship ending

11. Planning Your Career Short Term Goals Long Term Goals
Expand job search using research skills acquired
Networking with Intern obtained connections
Begin incorporating and using newly acquired skills into everyday life
Make decision about pursuing Doctoral degree
Long Term Goals
Obtaining Administrative employment with the State or Federal sectors
Obtain a Directorial position incorporating Criminal Justice and Human Services

12. Questions????