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Meet Our New UAF Intern-Griffen!
Hello! My name is Griffen Cote Sukkaew. I am currently a freshman at the University of Alaska Fairbanks studying Secondary Education. While I am originally from Vermont, I’ve fallen in love with the Fairbanks area. Being half Thai, I appreciate the fact that Fairbanks has so many small businesses which are locally owned by Thai immigrants and their families.
Through the internship, students work with legislators to choose who they work for. Senator Kawasaki was high on my list as well as many other student’s list because of his involvement with his community. Knowing that so many people in Fairbanks have been helped by his actions made me lean towards his office for my internship.
I can say that my image of the Senator hasn’t changed much while working for him. The Senator and his office have worked to include me in the work that they’ve been doing to improve the state. I am incredibly lucky to be in an office that has successfully hosted many interns in the past—many of which are still in the building working for different legislators.
While not at work I love exploring Juneau. From downtown to the various hiking spots throughout the town. I also try to keep up with my friends and family back home and all throughout the East Coast.
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