Seventy-five of our upper school students completed internships during Winter Term. They interned in a wide range of fields and vocations – from state government, veterinary medicine, the arts, banking and more. Students gained a crucial first-hand look at potential professions, learned to work in new environments, became part of a team and even learned new skills. Three of our senior interns share their experiences.
Claire McNulty – Office of Butch Miller, GA Senate Pro Tem
This Winter Term, I had the opportunity to intern at the Georgia Capitol with the President Pro Tem, Senator Butch Miller, during an incredibly historic time. Yet even in the midst of this unique environment, I was still able to witness democracy at work, whether it was through answering calls from concerned constituents or observing debates between senators during legislative sessions. Although I only was able to witness the beginning stages of this year’s legislative session, I observed events like Governor Kemp’s “State of the State” speech and Budget Week, the week the Appropriations Committees listen to requests for funding from various organizations. These experiences opened my eyes to how impactful the government could be in bettering the lives of citizens.
Jackson Ellerbee – GA Dept. of Natural Resources
My internship was with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. For each of the three weeks, I visited different agency locations with a variety of unique jobs. The first week, I was in Social Circle at the Wildlife Resources Headquarters. While there, I experienced urban wildlife management, the operations of the DNR fish hatchery and suited up for a controlled burn. The second week, I was in Atlanta and spent time in the Capitol. I was able to sit in a meeting with Governor Kemp and observe the operations of the State legislature just before the start of this year’s session. My final week was my favorite - I had the opportunity to work in Saint Simons Island with the Coastal Division of the Dept. of Natural Resources in Saint Simons Island. During this time, I visited nautical shipwrecks, cleaned, and studied native fish and learned about the research being conducted on caught fish at the DNR Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick.
Max Misterka – Baker Group (Real Estate)
I spent my Winter Term this year interning with Baker Group in downtown Monroe. Whether it be locating listings on maps that I printed out, browsing the Georgia MLS website, or even traveling around and looking at Walton County area properties, everyday brought some sort of excitement. Observing the behind-the-scenes process of phone calls and emails, as well as attending a Walnut Grove City Council meeting (covering a zoning issue), I was able to see all aspects of this career. My favorite part came on the last day, when I was able to put up the “under contract” signs over the property listing signs that my mentor had listed.
