Have you ever had a moment where everything you’ve been working toward suddenly feels real? For me, that moment came when I took a picture with Glenn Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Standing there, in the middle of Washington, D.C., it hit me: this is the space where decisions are made that impact… Read More →
ANRP Intern Blog Posts
What a Semester in DC Taught Me
Have you ever wondered how much one semester in Washington, DC can actually teach you? My internship with Congressman Randy Weber through the ANRP program at Texas A&M has been an incredible learning experience that I’ll remember for years to come. From the first day, I knew this would be more than just an office… Read More →
Why I Chose the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program
Have you ever wondered how policy works in Washington, D.C., and wanted to truly experience it? I sure did, and that’s where my interest in the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program at Texas A&M University began. Policy first became an apparent interest during my time in high school in Levelland, Texas. It stemmed… Read More →
What You Should Know About Living with 6 Other Girls in Washington, DC
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to come home after a long day of work and not have to explain anything because the people around you already understand exactly what you went through? One of the most impactful parts of my time in Washington, DC, hasn’t just been my internship; it’s been… Read More →
Trade Associations: The End All, Be All of the Workforce
Looking for a job, but tired of feeling burnt out and lost in your work? Don’t fret. Trade associations are your saving grace. In a world where corporate life meets nonprofit, there is not much that a trade association does not do. From engaging with members to lobbying on the hill in hopes of friendly… Read More →
What You Should Know About Working for the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson
Have you wondered what it is like to work in one of Texas’s biggest U.S. Congressional district’s D.C. offices? My name is Jacob Story, an agricultural education major in the class of 2028. I am working in the office of Congressman Ronny Jackson this spring. Like many, I never knew the inner workings of the… Read More →
The Underground: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating the Washington, D.C. Metro System
Close your eyes and imagine your hometown. For some, the images revolve around endless asphalt and dirt roads engulfed in fields and pastures. For others, a more urban scene floods the mind with its congested streets and the hustle and bustle of its pedestrians. Despite both being so vastly different, they each share a similarity:… Read More →
D.C. is not…
A lot of people have this idea of Washington, D.C. in their heads of a cramped, smelly, overpopulated city where everybody is a politician just trying to get ahead. For some specific places or situations, those things can be true, but to cast that judgment on the city as a whole is narrow-minded and just… Read More →
The Smithsonian Institute: What’s Worth the Wait and What’s Not that Great
With so many museums to explore and only so much time in Washington, DC, this guide highlights which Smithsonian Institution museums are absolute must-visits and which ones can wait until your next trip. The DC area, combined with all the neighboring states, is a massive place that takes multiple days to get through. While some… Read More →
How to Make Connections in D.C.
Moving to Washington, D.C., can feel overwhelming at first, especially when everyone talks about how important networking is. One of the biggest things I have learned during my time here is that building connections does not have to be intimidating. The people you meet can become mentors, friends, and future colleagues, and sometimes all it… Read More →