Political Science Internships

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The Washington Center’s annual exploration of the most pressing issues in national and domestic security policy is a unique opportunity to build knowledge, engage with individuals and institutions...

It may sound counterintuitive but the experience as an intern for Congresswoman Hillary Scholten's office in Washington, D.C., through The Washington Center's (TWC) Academic Internship Program...

Janiya Pettus, a political science major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, undertook an internship journey with National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS).

Detty-Maidanove Exantus, a Political Science major attending Stockton University interned at Bramer Group during Fall 2023.

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. 

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

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.

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. 

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.

Networking opens the door to a new career path.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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