DC Internship Cancelled by Federal Freeze: Student’s Dream Shattered
The federal government’s hiring freeze, implemented via executive order, has resulted in numerous internship cancellations and suspensions, leaving many students in precarious situations. Morgan Standley, a graduate student whose Department of Transportation internship was rescinded on the day she moved to D.C., exemplifies this widespread problem. While the freeze impacts countless others, Standley’s university is assisting her in securing an alternative placement. This situation highlights the unforeseen consequences of the hiring freeze on aspiring government employees.
John Q. Hosedrinker