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Show THE FORUM - AUGUST 13 20, 2011 Alumni student shares experiences from summer internship in Washington D.C. i t The most important lesson she learned was in a museum, not a classroom Sarah Pettit Contributing Writer town late at night. My roommates almost died with worry plied for something, thinking waiting up for me. I finally ar.there was a slim rived home at 3 a.m. chance youd be accepted? My roomies were fantastic. Thats how I felt when I apThey were from Arizona, Misplied for a program called The sissippi, Estonia, and Hong Fund for American Studies Kong. Luckily, they were clean a two- - month-lon- g program and pleasant. The dorm rooms, in Washington D.C. that alhowever, were not. I lived in lows students to take classes at the respectable Henle Village, Georgetown University while a dump hole on the outskirts interning with some of the of the Georgetown Campus. most prestigious organizations My roommates and I were welin the world. comed by absolute filth. Needless to say, I wanted in. Im pretty sure the dorm I was elated when I found room I lived in previously out Id been accepted into the housed a group of males who program, specifically for the were absolute party animals. Institute for Political JournalVomit, hair, and whatever else ism. I would be working with you can think of was splattered The World Wildlife Fund on the walls. A giant No, not the cheap gap from the brick wall and the (WWF wrestling organization, thats front window allowed a long list WWE) as a communications of vermin and bugs including intern for branding and donor roaches to move in with us. Our relations. I had no idea what to our favorite was a mouse we called Gus Gus. (It was easier expect, and I also had no idea how many lessons I was going to think of a cute, over weight mouse wearing a hat and to learn. Sure, I learned some of the rooming with us rather than a little things vital for survival, disease-ridde- n rodent.) Those were the worst parts like keeping reusable bags on hand for example. Not only of my D.C. experience. Some did plastic grocery bags always of the best parts were the globreak on my long quest home, rious restaurants. My favorites but they also cost five cents a were the many cupcake shops. piece. I also learned to only buy But the biggest lesson I learned what you can carry. was far more important than Learning the Metro, (the knowing where to get the best subway system in DC thatTrax baked goods. In D.C., I made friends could only dream of being like) was a lot of fun, too. I only with a group of women that I hopped on the wrong bus once, love and respect deeply. We and it left me in a bad part of all came from different back ave you ever i I t ! ap- 4-in- i i ( i t-s- ch grounds and had various political and religious views. I was able to teach my friends i and many other acquaintances about Utahs culture. No, I am of not a sister wife. And although conservative, its not as crazy as people make it out to Utah is ' be. And while Mormonism faces many misconceptions, I made friends with two women S who have left a lasting impression on my life. They practice ;- ; V Islam, and are constantly trying to break free from the prejudices and incorrect stereotypes that have been slapped on Muslims. Ill never forget touring the news museum called the New-seuwith these women, and seeing the September 11th exhibit. The exhibit showcased newspapers from every state, each stating the shocking headlines about the second attack on Americas soil. The museum featured a piece of the World , .4 i m Trade Center, stretching from the floor to the ceiling burnt, twisted and mangled from the disaster. The exhibit also shared the story of a reporter who died photographing the tragic events that took place that day. I s A - V Vh J 'v ' - X . 4 V 1 V 1. It displayed some of his personal belongings that were discovered in the rubble including his A piece of wreckagefrom World Trade Center after the Newseumt Washington D.Cs news museum . The 91 1 attacks exhibited at press badge and camera. My two friends and I were quite emotional viewing the exhibit; few people left it with a See INTERNSHIP on Page 15 Employees, friends and families of Westminster College of are invited to a BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT! Friday, August 19 - Friday, September 2 Weekdays: 1 1:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Weekends: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & exclusive member coupons when you join Costco at this event Check out our fabulous selection of back to school merchandise Enjoy a special offer Costco Wholesale, Salt Lake For more information, (801)485-971- 5 wl 1 3mbrcostco com or i City please contact John Rush at T ) I i Join as a new Executive Member and get a $20 Costco Cash Card. 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