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INTERNS GAIN EXPERIENCE AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Carlos Carrero
These past few weeks have passed so fast, and it is a bittersweet feeling knowing the internship ends for some of my colleagues. Though I am happy that I got extended to continue my internship until May 25, I am sad that some of the friends I have made in the internship will return to their hometowns. Something that gives me hope is that HACU and HNIP gives you the opportunity to network and build friendships that will last a lifetime.
I recently gave a conference presentation on Puerto Rican maps at the Library of Congress. This presentation was a result of research I started after attending a presentation on Cuban maps last semester. I noticed how Cuba and Puerto Rico were similar countries, not only in geography but in history. I decided to do research on my own and look at the influence of history on the creation of maps. I am excited and proud of the work that I did and how the conference turned out. A lot of the interns at the Library of Congress attended the conference and that filled me with immense pride, showing my culture and my background in a professional yet creative, environment.
This week we had our farewell reception at the Library of Congress and at HNIP. As part of the Library of Congress farewell, we participated in a video interview, asking us about our experience and knowledge gained at the Library of Congress. It was a fun yet terrifying experience. Even though I love working in film, I consider myself a behind-the--camera kind of guy. Having a camera in front of my face was scary but I think that in the end the experience was good and I cannot wait to see the final product.
Alejandra Medina Cruz
During these last few weeks, I have been able to take a step back and realize that I have accomplished goals that I never thought I would be part of - that I would be able to work on Capitol Hill, let alone at the Library of Congress. HACU has given me the opportunity to develop myself as a professional and to get out of my comfort zone. The projects I am most proud being part of at the Library of Congress have been the relocation of the African and Middle Eastern Reading Room, and the refurbishment of the Human Resources Services Training Room. I assisted with the design of the new reading room located in the Jefferson building, and was project manager of the training room project. I gathered requirements, documented existing furniture, selected new furniture and finishes, planned space, developed cost estimates and handled procurement for both projects. During my eight months working at the Library, I made great connections and friends that guided me through the decision-making of the next steps of my life.
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