Amanda Reis

“‘Social Media Assistant’ is my official job title. What this means is that I was in charge of AP’s social media accounts, responsible for updating followers on organizational projects and expanding our network. If I’m being honest, my daily routine consisted of virtually stalking the Peace Fellows (who I now feel like I know better than I know myself), and frequently shouting into the void that is Twitter. There were times when I seriously considered writing, “Hello? Is anyone AT ALL listening?”(I would like to take this opportunity to give a shout-out our #1 fan and follower, my mom. Many thanks for all the notifications, they gave my life some meaning). A word cloud of my internship would depict the word “hashtag” in size 84 font. Also soap, but that’s an entirely different story. I truly could not have wished for a better experience. “I am tremendously grateful for my internship at the Advocacy Project, especially to have worked closely with people so passionate and so dedicated. I have learned a great deal over the course of the past ten weeks (specifically, perfecting the art of 140 characters #socialmediaproblems), and have acquired skills that I can apply throughout my life. It has been an incredible experience, one I will certainly miss and will never forget.”