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"Cal State DC provided an opportunity for me to become even more passionate about my career in politics. The program and my internship gave me the ability to make positive change directly and meet people who aspired to do the same thing."   -Alexis Begin

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"Not only has it shaped me intellectually, but it has also shaped my values, goals, and what I stand for. I learned the importance of networking, time management, and giving me the experience I needed to build valuable skills."    - Jennifer Puchana Ramirez

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"Some of the best conversations I had while in DC were folks I met on the bus or the metro. You never know who you could run into, or what business card passed during a metro stop can change your life."    - Kaila Aragon

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The Cal State DC program allowed me to grow both personally & professionally. I have fond memories of starting off this experience with insecure feelings & doubt, & leaving the city feeling empowered & prepared to start my career."  -Esmeralda Orozco

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This experience helped me grow professionally and personally. I had never had an internship before this, and being only 19 years old at the time and getting to intern on the Hill set my drive for politics in motion." - Emely Guardado

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Go with an open mind and know that you only have a few months to spend in DC, so enjoy your time there! This is trult a life-changing experience so take advantage of it!"    - Zahra Zaidi

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Participating in the Cal Sate DC program opened the door to a wide network like-minded individuals that helped accelerate my interest and understanding in politics and international relations."  -Marco Sanchez

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The program gave me a deeper understanding of the relationship and interplay between federal, state, and local government agencies."    - Michael Thies

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Being part of the Cal State DC experience helped create the ground from which I stand professionally. It has served as the foundation for my career..."    - Carmen Drummond

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This experience not only opened my eyes to a number of organizations, but to the diverse work that is done in D.C., like advocacy, fellowships, public policy work, and lobbying. I also feel that the experience of living in D.C. gave me the confidence to explore and imagine myself in other areas of the U.S."  -Megan Graewingholt

 

Check out our Alumni Spotlights!

 

Each #CalStateDCAlumniSpotlight, highlights a gradute who participated in our program in the past. Here you can hear about how the Cal State DC Scholars Program helped benefit them in a variety of ways.

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Leoandro Otero

 

 

 "The best feature of working in DC was the variety of tasks I was given. There was hardly a dull moment on the job and I would rarely end up doing the same thing twice. My internship far exceeded the expectations I had and I would not have changed a thing about it."

- Leandro Otero, 2008 Alumni

 

 

 

"Don't hold back. Participate in all of the activities the program offers and in your free time just do a quick Google search of sites in the area. You'll never run out of amazing experiences!"

- Rachel Herzog, 2017 Alumni

 

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Diana Coronado

 

 

 

“The program laid the foundation for my career in politics and government affairs.  It made me competitive for the Sacramento Fellows program at the California State Capitol and contributed to many other opportunities.”

- Diana Coronado, 2009 Alumni

 

 

"Participating in the Cal Sate DC program opened the door to a wide network like-minded individuals that helped accelerate my interest and understanding in politics and international relations. In addition, the support that I received from my peers, faculty and staff was instrumental in my job seeking process."

- Marco Sanchez, 2018 Alumni

 

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