[Student Reporters] Opening Eyes at the Assemblyman's Open House

CandaceLee / 12th, Ruben S. Ayala High School

On September 17th Assemblyman Curt Hagman of the 60th District and San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt hosted a "Progressive" Open House/Mixer together at their respective offices in Chino Hills. As an intern for the Assemblyman I partook in the festivities and was able to gain a better understanding of the relations a politician establishes with his constituents.

A number of citizens were able to see the Assemblyman in a more approachable environment as a grounded individual a fellow citizen moreover who genuinely cares about the concerns of his constituents.

That night I also became more aware of the beneficial and invaluable opportunities that interning affords such as the ability to create networks and connections as well as acquire a deeper insight into where my interests lay. A fellow intern Hector Herrera a senior at Ruben S. Ayala High School described interning as "a great opportunity to expand one's knowledge in a certain area of interest.

The information gained is something that one will not discover without practice and experience." With interning comes the opportunity to explore one's interests through practice.

Hector Herrera continued to explain how under Assembly Hagman he "learned to connect with people build connections and experienced how politics affects grassroot communities. The opportunities are endless; an incredibly important aspect of interning is the opportunity to determine whether you enjoy what you had a primary interest in. Tonight was a particularly advantageous experience to not only meet many influential people and elected officials but also to have the members of the community gather together."

By becoming an intern one becomes more involved in exploring what appeals to him or her. When one interns one should always maintain a positive attitude be courteous and stay steadfast in one's willingness to complete whatever tasks are assigned to him or her. Interning has multiple benefits including the connections made the experience gained and the knowledge acquired as a result.