David Justiniano - Entry 1
Please describe your first week in Washington, D.C.
My first week in Washington, D.C. was one of those experiences that I will never forget. Having the opportunity to stay at the Capitol and meet amazing people in and out of the program make this a unique experience.
Throughout our first week we had the opportunity to visit the CHCI office where we finally got to meet those who make this dream possible. This week was scheduled to have an insightful orientation. And it couldn't have been any better and made us feel more special than by having Cecilia Munoz as a guest speaker in our kickoff reception.
We also had our pictures taken, which turned out to be very nice, even though most of us were concerned due to the summer's high temperatures. At the end of the week we had our orientation at the Library of Congress where we learned about policymaking and visited NCLR where we met with staff members who work hard for the well-being of our community.
In sum, this past week has been a busy, but productive week; the beginning of an unforgettable journey in which we will experience the real world of our professional careers, expand our knowledge in government, and overall share our summer with wonderful people.
