"Besides the practical experience my fellow interns and I gained during the internship's hours, we all widened our academic horizons through excellent lectures at IWP and were taught by highly knowledgeable professors who provided us with theories, practical advice and tools that would be very useful in future education or a career."

-Tatjana, IWP Intern Fall 2009

"The responsibilities of an intern are not insignificant - one minute you may receive and welcome ambassadors at the door and the next field a telephone call from the chairman of the board - but the people at IWP were earnest in showing their appreciation for our work and took a genuine interest in our enrichment and overall well-being while in D.C."

-Austin Worth, IWP Intern Fall 2009 

"I decided to intern at IWP because I believed it would offer me the best opportunity both to focus on a research project of my interest and to experience Washington D.C. to its fullest extent. I enjoyed conducting research on the FBI during WWII, producing a paper on the influence of Christianity in America, and researching strategic communications and the U.S. Department of Defense."

- John Curtis, IWP Intern Summer 2009

"The Institute gave me the opportunity to network with people who are working in the civil service, and as well as people who had an impact on modern history and the modern world."

- Anthony Myers, IWP Interns Fall 2009

"My internship at IWP really helped me bring into focus what kind of career I want. At present, I plan to begin my Master's studies this coming year focusing on intelligence and national security. Ultimately, I would like work on policy issues concerning how failing states affect U.S. national security."

-Michael Webber, IWP Intern Fall 2009

"Interning at IWP provided me with opportunities that were doubtlessly once in a lifetime. I was able to meet individuals who have impacted and continue to shape our country; the caliber of the individuals who walk through the doors of IWP is unmatched. The staff ensured that my experience was directed to my future success, and I can say with all certainty that my summer at IWP was one of the defining experiences of my professional life."

                                       -Caitlin Plowfield, IWP Intern Summer 2010

"The intern program at IWP allowed me to experience the political and historical context for the modern foreign policy and intelligence questions of today. I enjoyed learning and working alongside some of the brightest and most honest scholars and students. The Institute gives all that you would want out of an academic experience, and also provides some of the most fun field trips and events which allowed me to create great memories with my fellow interns!"

-Caroline Lewis, IWP Intern Summer 2010