intern diaries
days in the lives of summer interns
 

Photo collage of 6 studentsWhat does summer mean to Indiana University
students? To some it means more classes, but to other students it means an opportunity to venture into the world and apply textbook theories to real-world scenarios.

This summer, several IU students are writing weekly and sending photos to share unique internship experiences from around the globe. In their own words, IU students reveal their personal beliefs about the media, politics, religion, and life as they face unique challenges while working at their summer jobs.

Every week, read updates as each IU student shares new experiences, from a psychology student volunteering in the slums of Bangkok, Thailand, to a law student working in Washington, D.C., for the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. IU students are using their education in diverse ways to increase their knowledge, while advancing the world.

IU Bloomington student Derek Molter Derek Molter
At 23, Derek Molter has already enhanced what he has learned in the classroom with real-world experience. The IU Bloomington law student is ready to gain more from his summer experience as a clerk in Washington D.C., working for the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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