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Intern Introductions
Summer 2013 HEP CAMP Association
HEP CAMP Association Intern
2013 Summer HEP CAMP Association
Name: Hometown: University: Major: Sponsor: Placement:
Areli Arteaga Parma, Idaho University of Idaho Political Science HEP CAMP Association Office of The Department of Education, Office of MigrantEducation
Areli Arteaga
208-695-8476 e [email protected] 1080 W. 6Th Street, Moscow, ID, 83843
SUMMARY: My strongest characteristics include being goal oriented, giving back to my community, and speaking for those who do not have a voice. I'm highly motivated to become the best well-rounded student I can be.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University ofIdaho, Moscow, Idaho, May 2016.
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University ofIdaho, Moscow, Idaho, May 2016.
Minor, Spanish, University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, May 2016
GPA: 3.62
HONORS
• Dean's List • Bruce Mitchell Scholar • College Assistance Migrant Program Scholar • Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
EXPERIENCE
Telecounselor,University ofIdaho • Moscow, ID • Assisted in contacting prospective University of Idaho students
Agricultural Labor, Marsing Agriculture· Marsing, ID • Dedication to work long hours • Increasing knowledge in agriculture
Personal Assistant, Kiser Family • Parma, ID • Maintained a home for a family of 4. • Cared for domestic animals • Sustained lawn and garden
MEMBERSHIP/SERVICE
Fall 2012 Fall 2012-Spring 2013 Fall2012-Spring 2013 Fall 2012-Spring 2013
January 2013
Summers 2010, 2012
August 2009- August 2012
Treasurer, Organizacion de Estudiantes Latino Americano FaIl2012-Present • Develop and organize a budget of $10,000 to help bring 40 Hispanic students from southern Idaho to the
University of Idaho.
Treasurer, Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha FaIl2012-Present • Helped lead a fundraiser with proceeds of $400, oversee organization expenses and income, and collaborate to
fundraise for charity events. A
Member, Hispanic Business Association Spring 2013-Present • Assisted in helping with events including Employer's Tell All Panel on February 5, 2012.
Serving Your New Community August 18t\ 2012
• Practiced communication with other new members of the community while giving service to the community.
Save the Pumpkins Fall 2012 • Helped make pies for those less fortunate in the Lewiston, ID and Moscow, ID.
Moscow Food Drive Fall 2012 • Organized five people and executed community service project. Assisted with the collection for the Moscow
Food Bank.
Farm Worker Awareness Week Spring 2013 • Assist with the planning of weeklong event at the University of Idaho, by serving on the research committee.
Areli Arteaga
HEP CAMP Association Intern Parma, Idaho
Political Science, University of Idaho Placement: Office of The Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education
HEP CAMP Association Intern Biography
Areli Arteaga, is the first member in her family to attend a university. She is a rising sophomore and studying at the University of Idaho. Areli was born and raised in the state of Idaho. She is currently interning with the Department of Education in the office of Migrant Education. As a HEP CAMP intern, Areli hopes to learn more about policies in Washington, D.C. and gain an understanding of the hidden sides of politics that is not taught in textbooks.
6/8/2013
The emotions building up for the past couple of months would come down to this day. As I
boarded the plane I couldn’t help but think back to everything what had happened during my
freshman year at the University of Idaho. The transition was smooth thanks to the University of
Idaho C.A.M.P. program. I thought back to the countless times that Yolanda Bizbee would give
me advise not only about education but about life. She along with Jesse Martinez, Evelina
Arrevalos, and CAMP Staff. They would facilitated my transition to college be so much more
smoother. Now I stood in line waiting for a plane that would take a girl from the little town of
Parma, Idaho all the way across the country to the capital of our nation, Washington D.C. There
was one thing that helped me realize how appreciative I was for being in the internship
program, that I was finally not working any longer in the field. Rather I had the opportunity to
move forward and learn new skills that I can use later for my professional career. I would then
meet someone who was fundamental to my transition to the D.C. lifestyle and someone who I
am truly grateful towards. This great man was Patrick Doone. He was there waiting for me at
Dunkin Donuts. I was nervous to meet my other six fellow interns. Immediately I felt that I
could connect with each and every one. It was just like my CAMP program in Moscow, ID in a
manner it was my family away from home.
6/10/2013
My new residence was the George Washington University Mitchell Hall in Washington D.C.
Where there are no fields, no cattle, and no farm animals. D.C. was much more than that, it was
an actual city with lots of traffic and countless number of people something that was similar to
state which I have traveled to but never live. This week consisted of workshops put together by
the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). These workshops included public speaking,
writing, etiquette, and even salsa dancing. On Tuesday we were able to all go to visit the offices
of those who we will be working for this summer. I must admit I was very nervous to meet my
new co-workers and boss. All that tension went away in seconds of being with them. It was so
helpful to ease that tension of the first day of work. During the same day we also met with
Arturo Rodriguez the current president of the United Farm Workers a union who Cesar Chavez
founded. The biggest thing that I have learned in this short week of being in D.C. is that
networking is the key to helping build a career especially in Washington D.C. The cultural
differences have also been amazing! I wouldn’t like to talk about food but I was able to
experience eating at a Peruvian restaurant and it was amazing. I’ve also learned to get around
the city by running I’ve seen the Washington Monument, Reflection Pool, World War 2
Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Executive Office Building, National Treasury and even in front of
the White House. I ran around so much this week because after having Patrick encourage me to
do a competitive run in D.C I finally took the initiative. I signed up for the Purple Stride Run that
benefited the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network my first 5k and also my first D.C. competitive
run. I came in with the time of 32:49 a time that I know I can break. I loved it! So far D.C. has
defiantly been one for the books and I continue looking forward to what it has in store for me.
6/23/13
Monday was my first day of work, I was not sure what to expect. I once again found myself
excited and nervous all at once. I knew that for the past months I had been dreaming of what
this day would turn out to be. I was anxious and it all built up to this moment as I sat on the
bench waiting for time to pass by till I could enter the Department of Education. This is where
the change would begin, going from the harsh Idaho desert fields to the air-conditioned seven
floor building located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. It was all so surreal going from rural
Parma, Idaho to the nation’s capital. Washington, D.C. is overwhelmed with people from all
walks of live. The mixture of cultures, background, and languages is beyond beautiful. This also
pertained to my new home known as the Office of Migrant Education. The office has an
amazing atmosphere with people who devote themselves and work hard each and every day. I
have been able to experience unforgettable moments in D.C. the short two weeks I have been
here. On Tuesday we along with representatives of the United Farm Workers met with
Representative Raul Labrador. This was a special moment because he is the representative of
the great state of Idaho. I am also one of his constituents and although we may not see eye to
eye it was quite the experience. Afterwards we all returned to work but I decided to go back
and work with Giev. We met with Representative Garcia from the state of Florida in the very
same capital building where all federal legislation is passed. It was such an extraordinary
moment. I was overwhelmingly filled with emotions. I hope that during my stay in Washington
D.C. I get to experience many more moments just like the one I experience that Tuesday
afternoon. This Saturday I did what I love to do and ran around D.C. I visited the Washington
Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and finally I visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The
monument that just sent shiver up my spine was the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial it was so
breath taking to be able to be in the presence of an amazing and strong leader. It felt very
emotional to see a statue of the vary man who gave me many rights that I have today. I had
goose bumps running down both arms; it was defiantly one of my favorite monuments to this
day. I continue to look forward to the following days, weeks, and months that I will be here.
6/30/13
I went on another run this week, I visited the Watergate complex. I remembered learning about
the Watergate Complex in my favorite class, taught by my high school teacher, Mr. Draney. The
famous Watergate Complex that became famous during the Nixon administration. The
Watergate Scandal consisted of the Nixon officials
ordered a break-in to certain political officials’
offices including wiring phones. Then I ran along the
Washington Harbor it was so beautiful. I kept
running to try and see if I could get closer to the Key
Bridge. I believe it is named after Francis Scott Key
the writer of the national anthem. Then I visited the
Georgetown Cupcakes location well known for their
published television series on TLC DC Cupcakes.
Hopefully I will go back to actually buy a cupcake
soon. This run was so beautiful it stretched along
the Potomac River. One thing that I learned about
DC is that there are no good groceries around
George Washington University. I got a care package
from my mom, it was amazing. She sent me
Mexican hot chocolate and other little Mexican dry
foods. It helped me realize how fortunate I am to
have a mother that cares about my wellbeing to
send me a package all the way from Idaho. Finally this week was quite the journey. Fellow
intern Jessica Barron from Florida and I decided to go on a cupcake run. We started our journey
at George Washington. We should have done one simple thing and checked the weather
forecast. Unfortunately, after passing by George Washington the rain impeded our journey to
get to the delicious cupcakes. We even had to stop at
a CVS to buy an umbrella just because we went
unprepared. When we got to the first Cupcake shop
which I had just visited within the week Georgetown
Cupcake shop before it started to rain like crazy!
When we finally got our cupcakes I couldn’t believe
that I was in the same shop which they filmed the
series . I only tried the carrot cupcake and it was
amazing! Then we actually found the shop that they
do all of their big projects about two blocks from
their shop. After we tried DC cupcakes I decided to
stop at another shop known as Sprinkles, it was one of the best tasting cupcakes I’ve ever had
and the shop was small and cute. I’m super glad that I have the experience to be able to go to
places like this. I honestly don’t know if we even have cupcake shops in Idaho. To compare the
cupcakes the cupcakes they were both delicious, but the Sprinkles cupcakes were larger than
the Georgetown Cupcakes but they are more expensive. At work the other week I ate Red
Velvet Cupcakes; they were defiantly the most tasty red velvet cupcakes.
7/7/13
This week was similar to previous but I visited some really exciting places. I went on a run
across the Potomac River to the Theodore Roosevelt Island. The
area was very forestry and it brought me back home to Idaho and
the Snake River. It was a good run and the view was beautiful.
When I visit places like this it makes me appreciate what this
associate does for our CAMP student and the opportunities that
they guide us toward. On Sunday we also went to the
Smithsonian National Zoo; we only got half way through the park!
The rest of the park is to be determined later for another day. I
loved seeing so many different animals from around the world.
The ability to experience the different environment and their animals was amazing. We went to
the area where they have all the animals from Asia and saw a giant panda! This internship has
exposed me to a world that is a lot larger than the state of Idaho. I have absorbed all of my
surroundings trying to make sure that I learn something
every single day. The panda was pretty amazing afterword
we went to Africa where we saw scimatar-horned oryx
they looked similar to a goat. It was nice to be exposed to
such exotic animals. The elephants were amazing for
multiple reasons including: interaction amongst
themselves, eating styles, and their behavior within their
habitat. Then we went to the reptile exhibit where we saw
many animals that I personally refrain from close contact for example snakes and lizards. Two
reptiles I enjoyed seeing were the chameleon and the Cuban crocodile. We finally stopped at
the ape exhibition they had multiple gorillas and orangutans this exhibit was a lot more lively
than the rest. This week during work I had the opportunity to continue working on the CAMP
and HEP profiles, it will be interesting to see how all the data is
used. This task has helped me grow in so many ways. I have
learned the importance the data collected from each project. I
have also been exposed to the budgeting and monitoring of the
programs. This has also shown me how the grant process works.
When I look back to the Areli that arrived on the flight coming
from St. Paul Minnesota and the Areli in the present, there is a
tremendous change. In a sense I can say that I didn’t really realize
how much CAMP did for me until I graduated from the program.
Now I look back to my transition on my freshman year, I can truly
say that I CAMP helped make the transition so smooth. I am so
grateful for the services it provided for me not only mentally but also emotionally. I look
forward on giving back to my project at my institution when I return. I look forward to having
the opportunity of meeting all of the directors of the HEP and CAMP projects throughout the
nation.