Video: Recent Grad Chat on Careers in Politics
Current Weinberg College students heard from recent graduates working in politics. They learned more about out how they landed their first role after graduation and heard what they wish they knew when they were in students' shoes!
Topics Covered:
- Impactful classes/experiences from undergrad that helped in career planning/exploration.
- How the arts and sciences background plays out in a career in politics.
- Advice for current students on how to set themselves up for success in a career in politics.
Alumni Speakers:
- Skylar Patterson '19 (Political Science): Project Manager at the City of Chicago Mayor's Office BEND Team
- Darby Hopper '19 (Political Science and Journalism with a minor in Environmental Policy & Culture): Senior Speechwriter at the Office of the Governor of Illinois
- Ben Zimmerman '18 (Political Science with minors in History and Environmental Policy & Culture): Senior Digital Strategist at The Fairness Project