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Experiential Learning in Austin, TX

With ten SHSU students in Austin and two more in DC, Bearkats are gaining experiential learning in political hotspots.  These internships, which last for the entire legislative session, teach students scheduling, bill analysis, research, public relations, and even bill drafting.

The internships also give the students a chance to have every so often, and learn about things through a more hands-on and fun approach.

Karla Rosales, for example, took a capitol dome tour, which culminates with the trip up the stairs below.austin_karla_dome_stairs

But the trip is worth it, with a wonderful view of Austin!

LEAP Center, Austin, Sam Houston Austin Interns (SHAIP), Capitol Dome

Meanwhile, Alex Galvan spent time in helicopters…

LEAP Center, Austin, Sam Houston Austin Interns (SHAIP), Helicopters, Alex Galvan

…and even on tanks…

LEAP Center, Austin, Sam Houston Austin Interns (SHAIP), Tanks, Alex Galvan

 

Beatriz Martinez also got a taste of the helicopter, producing a big grin…

LEAP Center, Austin, Sam Houston Austin Interns (SHAIP), Helicopter, Beatriz Martinez

…and represented the University well.

LEAP Center, Austin, Sam Houston Austin Interns (SHAIP), Helicopter, Beatriz Martinez

Unknown's avatarAuthor mikeyawnPosted on February 4, 2017Format AsideCategories Civic Engagement, Fun, Politics, TravelTags Austin, Capitol Dome tour, Fort Hood, LEAP, SHAIP, SHSULeave a comment on Experiential Learning in Austin, TX

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