u/No_Initiative_5281

like title says, incoming college freshman interested in interning with federal government next summer, but no connection to DC internships. have looked into applying to congressional offices through affinity-based programs like CHCI, but was curious about whether or not these internships are actually attainable after freshman year, or if i should pursue something else and aim for this summer after sophomore year.

was also wondering what makes a competitive profile beyond high GPA/past government experience/writing skills/politics-related coursework? do they favor any particular extracurriculars? is research essential to have on resume?

thanks in advance!

incoming freshman and got the UCS email about bringing your own mini fridge the other day, but that doesn't seem optimal because i live far away and would have to either throw it out or store it over the summer (both of which seem complicated due to providence laws ab fridges). got a separate email about renting microfridges from the school that are fitted for use with microwaves, but wondering if microwaves will also be available for rent? does anyone know ab that/how splitting costs for renting with a roommate would work?