Political Science Internships

If you want a career in government or political science, an internship in Washington, D.C. is not optional.

  • Embassy Internship Inspires Career in Immigration Law

    Embassy Internship Inspires Career in Immigration Law

    Internship experience at the Embassy of El Salvador inspires Arkansas State University student to pursue a career in law and advocate for individuals in her home state of Arkansas. 

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  • Student Expands Network Through Political Internship

    Student Expands Network Through Political Internship

    Florida Atlantic University student Jake Walsh spent a summer interning with the Bipartisan Policy Center.

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  • How D.C. Semester Can Inspire You to Take Action

    How D.C. Semester Can Inspire You to Take Action

    Bentley University student Bobby Olejarczyk knew he’d be learning about justice and equity in his U.S. Department of Education internship, but his experience exceeded his expectations.

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  • Internship Experience Helps Student Navigate the Congressional World

    Internship Experience Helps Student Navigate the Congressional World

    During his summer with TWC, Christopher Rosati from The College of New Jersey learned the importance of networking and got a taste of government responsibilities. 

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  • Why You Should Do an Internship During Your Senior Year

    Why You Should Do an Internship During Your Senior Year

    Zachary Blair-Andrews traded in his final months at the University of South Florida for a semester in Washington, D.C. to get a jumpstart on a career in politics.

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  • Networking Opens the Door to a New Career Path in Foreign Affairs

    Networking Opens the Door to a New Career Path in Foreign Affairs

    Networking opens the door to a new career path.

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  • Internships in Washington D.C. for Political Science Students

    Internships in Washington D.C. for Political Science Students

    See how TWC works for students interested in political science and learn about the most popular internship sites and programming for these students.

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  • Student Spotlight: Hannah Jacobson from the University of Washington

    Student Spotlight: Hannah Jacobson from the University of Washington

    A virtual internship through The Washington Center provided vital career experience and immense personal and professional growth. 

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  • Internship Combines Passions, Leads to Important Self Discoveries1:16

    Internship Combines Passions, Leads to Important Self Discoveries

    “What you learn about yourself is life-changing.” Bonita Bellal of Suffolk University credits her TWC experience with helping her discover what she wants in a career.

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  • Think Tank Internship Provided St. Lawrence Student with Career Direction, Professional Connections

    Think Tank Internship Provided St. Lawrence Student with Career Direction, Professional Connections

    St. Lawrence University senior Jacob Ciolek credits The Washington Center with introducing him to a diverse cast of friends, a mentor and the work experience needed to launch his career.

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  • From HUD Intern to DNC Finance Director for the African American Leadership Council

    From HUD Intern to DNC Finance Director for the African American Leadership Council

    Bridgewater State University and TWC alum Augusto Goncalves shares his experience as an intern and his personal outlook on the 2020 election.

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  • A Week in My Life as an Intern for the Department of Defense

    A Week in My Life as an Intern for the Department of Defense

    Liz, a political science major from Loyola Marymount University, shares what a week in her life is like as an intern for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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  • A Day in the Life of a Political Science Major Interning at the U.S. Department of Justice

    A Day in the Life of a Political Science Major Interning at the U.S. Department of Justice

    Elizabeth Lupinacci, a Political Science major from Quinnipiac University, shares what a typical day is like as an intern in Washington, D.C. 

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  • A Day in the Life of a Congressional Staff Intern

    A Day in the Life of a Congressional Staff Intern

    What's it like to be a Congressional intern in Washington, D.C.? Fall 2019 Student Contributor Matt Enriquez explains a typical day. 

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  • 5 Things You Should Know When Starting a Congressional Internship

    5 Things You Should Know When Starting a Congressional Internship

    While you may have had an internship in your hometown or held an office job at your school, things are a lot different in the political offices of D.C.

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  • From the RNC to Twitter: How the National Convention Experience Shaped this Alumna’s Career

    From the RNC to Twitter: How the National Convention Experience Shaped this Alumna’s Career

    University of Texas at Arlington alumna Lauren Devoll participated in TWC's Campaign Seminar in 2012. The experience directly impacted her first step after school - a job with the RNC.

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  • Why My Hill Internship Made This Summer Worthwhile

    Why My Hill Internship Made This Summer Worthwhile

    An internship with the U.S. House Committee on Small Business was an optimal fit for Monmouth University's Evan Pron and helped him form goals for life after graduation.

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  • Internships To Help Political Science Majors Discover Their Dream Job

    Internships To Help Political Science Majors Discover Their Dream Job

    How do you transform your major into an internship that will someday become a career? Take a look at some of the D.C. internships out there for Political Science majors!

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  • Skipping My Last Semester for an Internship in D.C.

    Skipping My Last Semester for an Internship in D.C.

    Tyler Hoover chose to forego his last semester at Anderson University for an internship with U.S. Senator Tim Scott. For him, it was a path worth taking.

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  • Legislative Director for Maryland's Department of Agriculture Says RNC Was Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

    Legislative Director for Maryland's Department of Agriculture Says RNC Was Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

    Point Park University grad Cassie Shirk attended the 2012 Republican National Convention through TWC's Campaign Seminar. Today, she works for Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland.

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