"I didn’t have to worry about getting to and from where I needed to be, nor did I have to go through all the hassle of apartment hunting. Everything was taken care of for me. Since I spent last semester abroad and was unable to arrange my own travel and housing, I am very grateful to HACU for taking it upon themselves to help with this vital part of the internship process.  They no doubt saved me a great deal of time and money. 

The most positive aspect of being a field intern has been being able to travel to cities that I would normally not get a chance to visit.  Being in Reno for the summer has allowed me to take weekend trips to such beautiful destinations as Lake Tahoe,  Las Vegas,  and San Francisco.   Since I live on the east coast, I don’t get to travel out west as much as I would like.  I’m glad I got this opportunity to see some of the things I’ve been missing out on. 

What have you learned from your internship?

I’ve learned how to juggle more tasks at once and communicate more effectively with co-workers.

I’ve learned to be more patient with people around me and effectively get from point A to point B in a city lacking adequate public transportation. 

Tiffany LaRosa
Internship at Department of Veterans Affairs
From 6/5/2004 to 8/14/2004

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