Pros
I enjoyed getting to learn more about the particular poverty-related issues that The Borgen Project was advocating on behalf of. I also appreciated the fact that the organization gave me access to members of Congress to discuss legislation.
Cons
After raising over $1,000 and lobbying two members of Congress, I still found it extremely difficult to take away a reference or letter of recommendation from my program. I repeatedly requested a phone number or a letter to legitimize the program to future employers, but was met with near silence. The program takes advantage of interns by forcing them to reach out to family and friends for money, while not reciprocating their appreciation through a reasonable reference. Additionally, the weekly goals are ambiguous and often have little impact.