{"id":134,"date":"2019-05-21T16:27:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T16:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centerforliberalartsintheworld.me.holycross.edu\/?p=134"},"modified":"2019-05-21T16:27:05","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T16:27:05","slug":"mitchell-19-carves-path-in-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/centerforliberalartsintheworld\/2019\/05\/21\/mitchell-19-carves-path-in-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitchell ’19 Carves Path in Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Carter Mitchell ’19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An interest in politics has always played a role in Carter Mitchell\u2019s Holy Cross experience. Since volunteering on a local campaign during high school, Mitchell \u201919 has carved out a path for herself in the political world, with stops such as the Speaker\u2019s Balcony in the United States Capitol and the re-election campaign for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy interest in politics first began during my senior year of high school when I volunteered on Governor Baker\u2019s first gubernatorial campaign,\u201d said Mitchell, a Political Science major. \u201cIt was a great hands-on approach to the election process. Through my political science courses at Holy Cross, I developed my passion for politics, and particularly enjoyed classes relating to American Government.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mitchell took part in both the Washington Semester Program<\/a> and the Academic Internship Program<\/a> (AIP). She interned with former U.S. Speaker Paul Ryan\u2019s leadership office in Washington, and then interned with Gov. Baker\u2019s re-election campaign through AIP.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy semester in Washington, D.C. was a great opportunity to fully immerse myself in the city, and to focus on my internship and thesis,\u201d said Mitchell. \u201cThe AIP course allowed me to further my interest in politics and campaigns while remaining on the Holy Cross campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for what comes after graduation this week, Mitchell will find herself in the world of politics full-time. She secured a position with Targeted Victory, a full-service political strategy and marketing firm based in Arlington, VA. Mitchell described how her Washington Semester and Academic Internship experiences played a role in securing her job offer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe internships developed my work ethic, time management skills, and the ability to handle new responsibilities,\u201d said Mitchell. \u201cDuring job interviews, I was able to articulate the ways that I approached my tasks, challenges, and other aspects of my internships. The skills and relationships that I developed through both semester programs were beneficial in the job search process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mitchell encouraged future Holy Cross students to consider taking part in either program, as it played an important role in her post-graduate plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy experiences in the program were valuable in shaping my Holy Cross experience and future career,\u201d said Mitchell. \u201cDuring the internships, I recommend taking advantage of every opportunity, learning and understanding all the aspects of your internship site, and fostering connections within your office and with Holy Cross alumni. The real-world and hands-on experiences of both programs is unmatched, and I encourage students to consider pursuing a semester program.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An interest in politics has always played a role in Carter Mitchell\u2019s Holy Cross experience. Since volunteering on a local campaign during high school, Mitchell \u201919 has carved out a path for herself in the political world, with stops such as the Speaker\u2019s Balcony in the United States Capitol and the re-election campaign for Massachusetts … <\/p>\n

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