Inside the marble halls: What a legislative internship taught me about public service

Inside the marble halls: What a legislative internship taught me about public service

I spent weeks preparing for my legislative internship: reading about Puerto Rico’s Senate, choosing professional outfits, and anticipating what I would encounter once I walked into the Capitol. I expected the marble-filled halls to contain answers. I imagined politics as a world of certainty, populated by people with unwavering convictions, polished speeches, and clear solutions to complicated problems. Instead, I left with something far more va…