History of the Program Meet the Congressmen at The Cap Web Home Page Meet the President at The White House Qualifications for interns to serve in the office of a United States Congressman during the summer of 2001. Be in the sixth or seventh semester of an undergraduate program of study, or in the second semester of a graduate program. Write a 500 word essay in English explaining why the student wants to experience being an intern in the office of a United States Congressman or at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C. 4. Be at least 21 years old. Submit a letter from a parent guaranteeing financial support.
Attendance is obligatory.
All students who feel they will benefit from having this experience will be considered, no matter the program of study. In providing an educational experience, the regular staff in the legislator's office makes every attempt to identify the specific goals that an intern may have. A working knowledge of how to use a PC is required. In addition to these responsibilities, an intern will be given assignments which may include attending congressional meetings, writing legislative correspondence and executing computer-data entry projects. In most cases, such assignments are tailored to meet the interns specific interests and goals.