While I'm assuming most everyone reading knows me, I'll officially begin my diary with a brief introduction. My name is Taryn Winston, and I am currently a rising junior at the University of Georgia. I am a political science and public affairs journalism double-major, as well as a member of the Honors Program. After I complete my undergraduate degree, I intend to go to law school and eventually work as an attorney. However, my dream is to one day serve as a judge or justice.
This summer, I received the opportunity of a lifetime. In December of 2012, I was one of ten students selected to participate in the University of Georgia Honors in Washington program. All ten of us are interning for either a congressional office or a government agency in Washington D.C. for the summer. I am honored and excited to say that I will be interning in the Office of Congressman John Barrow (D-GA). John Barrow (pictured below) represents the 12th district in Georgia; this district includes cities such as Augusta, Dublin, Douglas, and Statesboro. Congressman Barrow is a University of Georgia and Harvard Law alum. He served as an attorney for several years before entering politics first at the state level and now at the national level. Congressman Barrow's viewpoints as well as stances on several issues align very closely with mine, which is main reason why I am so grateful to get the chance to work with him and his hardworking staff.
Congressman John Barrow (GA-12)
I will be staying on the campus of George Washington University. In fact, my residence is merely a block or two away from the White House (the President and FLOTUS will practically be my neighbors!). And while I am certainly excited about living in D.C., I must admit that I am a little nervous. Thus, I created this blog to share my experiences with all of my family and friends back home. So please, feel free to contact me whether it be through this blog or via email. Further, I created this diary as a potential resource for anyone contemplating interning/living in D.C. So if any of my peers or family members have any questions about D.C. or my internship, please feel free to ask me.
My goal is to update my diary as much as possible throughout the next nine weeks with pictures and my personal experiences. But keep in mind, there may be a day or multiple days of non-activity due to the lack of time. Nevertheless, I'll do my best! And again, I appreciate all of the genuine support I have received thus far. Please keep in touch with me, and never hesitate to ask my any questions! I love helping others and sharing everything I have learned.
I'll be back soon!
Taryn P. Winston
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