Gotta Intern abroad
2013 International Student Travel Video Contest Entry
Gotta Intern abroad
- Tina Lin
- 2013
- 4:48
In Spring 2014, I intend to intern at Edinburgh Scotland with a Member
of Scottish Parliament. This experience is not a trip to find myself,
rather it is the stepping stone to achieve my goal of working in
foreign policy and international affairs as a politician. As the world
becomes more globalized and interconnected, the act of establishing
stronger relationships with other nations becomes a necessity for
success.
Scotland is a unique paradox: an independent state unified in a larger
state embracing new laws and old traditions. I believe by interning
with at the Scottish Parliament, I will academically and culturally
gain new perspectives about current transatlantic relationships,
economic powers, and much more. Furthermore, this internship
experience is about gaining skills. I am not a good public speaker as
indicated by my need to read lines in the movie; however, this
internship requires me to regularly debate. I will develop skills and
become a better politician for I will have to improvise on cases, and
argue for the Member of the Scottish Parliament I work with.