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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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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The Washington Center is the largest and most established student internship program in Washington, D.C. Since our founding, we've helped more than 60,000 individuals from across the U.S. and around the globe expand their academic pursuits into rewarding jobs and careers.
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Meet Abigail Smart, a Junior at the University of New Hampshire, double majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a concentration in International Security.
In this spotlight, Álvaro shares how he turned challenges into opportunities, from designing systems to track community concerns to deepening his understanding of U.S. foreign affairs.
A political science student with a deep curiosity for how past events shape today’s world, Hussein Rifath brought his academic passion to life during his internship at the Department of Justice.
The world of national security is complex and constantly evolving. From global conflicts and cybersecurity threats to domestic risks and new technologies, the challenges are more dynamic than ever.
As the largest and most established academic internship program in the U.S., we work with thousands of students to navigate their internship journey, make informed decisions and maximize the...
Jorge Avila’s journey with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was a masterclass in resilience, adaptability and the power of civic engagement during a pivotal moment in American politics.
Stephanie Samsel interned at the Heritage Foundation and took on diverse roles as a temporary marketing project coordinator.
Political science major Josephine Ennin interned at Political Awareness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing political engagement and education.
If you have a passion to improve health outcomes, increase access and affordability of care, overcome health disparities or strive for better health for individuals and families, building skills,...
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.
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.
Networking opens the door to a new career path.
“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.
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.