Zula Stenger ’25, a Business Major with double Minors in Political Science and Studio Art, headed to Washington DC this summer to become a strategic communications and government affairs intern with FGS Global, a global strategic advisory and communications consultancy.
We asked Zula…
How did you find your summer internship?
Zula: I became aware of FGS Global through Anne Gearan ’85, who sits on the Board of Visitors for the CBE. Anne is a true mentor to me, and inspired by her career, I knew interning with FGS could be the right fit for me to learn more about the intersection of business and politics.
What are your duties?
Zula: As interns, we primarily work with associate-level employees to help offload some of their duties. So far, I have done media coverage, covered congressional hearings, conducted in-depth research, staffed events, and much more. Truly, every day here is a new adventure.
Would you recommend this experience to other students?
Zula: I highly recommend working at FGS Global. The internship is great for anyone interested in communications or government affairs, and because of the vast differences across clients, interns get the chance to work across business sectors, which I have found very valuable. Also, I cannot recommend enough the experience of being in DC to students interested in political science. Being here has been so inspiring, and thanks to the Betsy Dotson, Esquire ’74 Experiential Learning Fund that I received through the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), I am able to afford living here while saving money for my education.
What other activities are you involved in on campus?
Zula: I serve as a Fellow for both the CBE and the Center for Political Participation, as an intern for Residence Life, as the student representative to the Alumni Council, and as the president of the Women in Business and Economics and College Democrats.
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