Internship Experience

Through Butler University’s Washington D.C. Learning Semester, I was able to live on Capitol Hill and work for four months alongside Dr. Sara Vakhshouri as she examined energy transition in emerging markets, specifically countries in Africa. Outside of my work as a research assistant, I was able to attend a Washington Capitals game with other…

Sixteen interns from colleges and universities around the United States recently completed the IWP fall internship program. They worked on various research topics including cultural intelligence, Chinese influence operations in the U.S., the political economy of terrorism, threat assessments, and China’s role in shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific region. Here, they reflect on their…

As an events and communications intern, I worked on administrative assignments for The Institute of World Politics. I was delighted to be recommended for this position by IWP’s internship and recruitment coordinator. I treated this internship as a professional occupation, because I know that IWP educates the future leaders of this nation. I firmly believe…

As a senior studying politics and Latin at Hillsdale College, I came to D.C. seeking an internship that would broaden and deepen my understanding of international relations. While working at The Institute of World Politics as a presidential intern over the past semester, I experienced that and more. I applied to IWP as part of…

As a junior at American University, I was looking for an internship that would allow me to engage with pertinent issues in American foreign policy. I am immensely glad that I could fulfill this goal at The Institute of World Politics. As an events and communications intern, I was able to attend and assist with…

During my internship at IWP, I benefited tremendously from the wealth of resources that were made available to me. First, I worked with Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz and read books that transformed my perspective. These books shed light on certain viewpoints that are widely unknown, and I felt challenged intellectually. Additionally, I helped edit and prepare…

As a fall 2020 graduate, I spent many sleepless nights thinking about how I would find a job in an uncertain job market. I worried that I did not have enough real-world experience. Now, after spending a semester at IWP as a research assistant and intern, I feel more prepared to enter the workforce. I…

Obtaining an internship in college is one of the most nerve-wracking, exciting, and useful experiences one will have during their time as an undergraduate. Leading up to my senior year, obtaining an internship was constantly on my mind. Specifically, I was looking for an internship in my field of study, hands-on experience, and most importantly,…

On November 12, a group of ten interns at The Institute of World Politics participated in a fast-paced simulation (aka Exercise Dragon Teeth) focusing on the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan in the year 2025. Recently inaugurated IWP President Dr. James Anderson designed this event to serve several purposes.  “I wanted to expose…

Above: IWP students and interns on the steps of the National Shrine On November 6, IWP students and interns visited the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Professor Paul Schilling, who volunteers as a docent at the Shrine, served as their tour guide. The Basilica, also known as Mary’s Shrine, is the…