Internship Experience

My experience during my 2022 internship at the Institute of World Politics, and in the year that followed, has been pivotal to my career choices and personal development. Through my efforts during the internship and afterwards, numerous opportunities have opened to me. My research under the guidance of Dr. Sara Vakhshouri revealed the challenges of…

Being an intern at the Institute of World Politics is like being a painter with a palette of endless colors. In other words, The Institute of World Politics allows interns like me to have numerous opportunities for academic growth, career exploration, networking with faculty and alumni, and to visit various Washington sites. These experiences have…

  On Friday, July 21, The Institute of World Politics invited Dr. Zachary German to speak with the undergraduate students participating in IWP’s American Statecraft Fellowship and Internship Program. This event was sponsored by the Jack Miller Center. IWP Adjunct Professor, Dr. Tim McCranor, introduced Professor German, who delivered a lecture on “The Story of…

As an Events and Communications Intern at The Institute of World Politics, I knew my job would be to tell IWP’s story, but I did not think the biggest impact would be on mine. IWP’s uniquely mission-driven purpose developed my operational experience and leadership capabilities by instilling in me a sound understanding of international realities…

As a rising senior at the University of Notre Dame double majoring in Political Science and Global Affairs, I wanted to explore my opportunities after graduation. The internship program at the Institute of World Politics allowed me to do this because of its unique approach. Because the Institute of World Politics summer internship program is…

As a rising senior studying Political Science and Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, I was eager to spend my summer in Washington D.C. learning more about careers in public service. More specifically, I wanted to better understand what a career in national security entailed. During my internship search, I came across IWP…

“Life in Foreign Service: Is That Life Right for You?” posed the PowerPoint of Phillip Linderman, retired State Department senior Foreign Service Officer. On Monday, June 12, IWP hosted two former diplomats, with 60+ years of experience between them, for a hybrid panel on careers in the Foreign Service and State Department for IWP students…

A group of IWP students and interns visited the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) of the U.S. Department of State in Rosslyn, Virginia on Friday, June 2. They had the opportunity to meet with and speak to DSS officials and special agents. The IWP students and interns received a briefing from DSS special agents on the…

On July 28, a group of IWP interns visited the new Victims of Communism Museum, where they met with interns from the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. During the visit, they enjoyed lunch and heard about the internship programs at VOC, FDD, and Heritage Foundation. IWP Internship Manager…

I am a junior at Hillsdale College pursuing two Bachelors of Art in Mathematics and Art. I have always been passionate about politics and wanted an internship that combined that passion with my two majors. During my time at the Institute, my supervisors gave me opportunities to use both the logical side of the math…