U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recognizes Hoosier students who participated in the first session of his summer internship program in Washington, D.C.
The students assisted legislative and communications staff with daily activities and special projects. The intern class included Alex Kukura of Westfield, a junior at Indiana University; Jared Smith of Upland, Ind., a recent graduate of Taylor University; Sui Len Par of Indianapolis, a junior at Indiana University; Rachel Hudson, a recent graduate from Fishers; Andrew Murry, a recent graduate of Indiana University; and Alaina Kalin, a senior at Indiana University.
“I have such a passion for government and a connection to Indiana, so this internship seemed like the perfect fit,” Hudson said. “I really want to learn the day-to-day work of a staffer on Capitol Hill and also to get experience on the legislative side of government.”
“[I wanted] to see first-hand how Congressional offices function and the more detailed aspects of the legislative process that you can’t really see from the outside,” Kukura said.
“I admire Senator Young’s stance on certain issues, and I hope to work on [Capitol Hill] one day,” Par said. “I hope to learn more about how the Senator interacts with his constituents and how policies form. My journey as a refugee from Myanmar piqued my interest.”
“I applied to serve and gain experience in the U.S. Senate as I look to work in government after college,” Smith said. “Economic development, at home and abroad, is a passion I have that connects to the Senator’s mission in Washington. The Senator’s USICA bill – the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act – piqued my interest in the government’s ability to spur strategic innovation as the U.S. seeks a generational advantage over China.”
Senator Young’s office offers internship opportunities year-round in both his Washington and Indianapolis offices. The internship program offers students the opportunity to experience the legislative branch of government and serve Hoosiers.
Students interested in applying can visit Senator Young’s internship webpage or call (202) 224-5623 to learn more.