Submitted by Maxwell Lasher on the 2019 spring semester program in Washington, D.C. …
The grant consulting and lobbying law firm where I am working could not be more of a challenge. The job is taxing, difficult, and requires high levels of organization and drive.
However, the chaotic environment brings out somewhat of a competitive feeling in me, to step up to the task. There is nothing more that I love than a challenge. The work to life balance is a struggle, but I know the sacrifice will be worth it.
I have the motivation to succeed because of all the successful and prestigious people around me all of the time. Their output has a certain stoic vibe, especially because with my job I am so close to where the action really happens, lobby and grant wise.
This firm is so high profile and it is absolutely surreal that I am here. Thank you so much to my family and the university for making this happen. I encourage this experience to anyone who is looking for a challenge, to better themselves, and to learn how to evolve into a professional worthy of the capital of the United States of America.