Student Blogs and Testimonials
Student Blogs
Jenni Simon - Internship Experience: Ministry of Health
Jenni Simon started attending the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy last September (2010). She is currently interning at the Ministry of Health with an interest in health privacy.
Student Testimonials
"The JSGS MPA program has provided me with the key practical skills needed to be successful in a government policy field. Part of the JSGS program involves offering networking opportunities and learning forums to enhance knowledge of government and policy, as well as to allow students to make contacts in both the public and private sectors. One of the most beneficial aspects of the MPA for me was the Executive Internship Program where I was able to gain significant experience working in a Federal Government department".
Rebecca J. Austin
BA in Political Science, University of Regina, 2007
MPA, University of Regina, 2010
"This internship has helped to refine and enhance my public policy skill set, which I developed in my MPA program. My placement has also provided me with opportunities to learn how to work effectively under time constraints, in a high-paced work environment."
Alison Hamilton
2010 Federal Internship
BSc (Hons), Brandon University
MPA Graduate, University of Saskatchewan
"The MPP program at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy afforded me a high quality education and provided a high level of interaction and support from my supervisor. With strong ties to the provincial government, the school provided me with a unique and valuable internship experience in government that allowed me to apply the skills I learned in class. In addition, working in a smaller organization as an intern exposed me to high-level decision-making and allowed for daily interaction with senior managers and policy makers. I am confident that the skills I acquired in class and through my internship will enable me to succeed as I start my career."
Matthew Jurczak
MPP student, University of Regina