Unfiltered: Internship at the Capitol
This article is part of an ongoing series, in which students document their experiences, both on campus and beyond, from their unique perspective.
Celine Cottenoir ’20 is a Political Science major from Lubbock, Texas. Her favorite part of Austin is the range of outdoor activities, but being that she's a Political Science major, she also loves that Austin is the political center of Texas. She took these photos during her spring internship at the capitol.
More About Celine
Describe your life on the hilltop in three words. Transformative, educational, community.
Your idea of happiness? Doing anything with the people I love.
What is your present state of mind? Hopeful, despite many of the unknowns that come with graduation in a year. I know that even though everything isn’t planned out yet that I’m still going to be okay.
Tea or Coffee? Coffee!
What inspires you? Nature, new experiences, other people’s stories.
What do you do in your free time? Hiking, swimming, reading, crafting, volunteering at Austin Pets Alive!
Where are you working or interning for the summer? I am taking classes at the University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Where do you see yourself after graduation? Abroad! I am applying to a few programs, such as the Peace Corps and Fulbright Teaching Assistant program.