Want to Intern Abroad??

For students interested in foreign affairs, the government, and gaining more international experience, the U.S. State Department has many opportunities. The internships are available either in the spring or fall semester or for 10 weeks over the summer. Students can choose between working in D.C. or one the hundreds of embassy posts internationally. The student intern brochure says that of the many possibilities "interns may write reports on human rights issues, assist with trade negotiations, assist with citizen’s services or visa work, help Americans in distress abroad, or organize conferences or visits of high-level officials. Others may research economic or environmental issues, write news stories, work on web pages or help produce electronic journals." The deadlines end fairly early and along with an electronic application students submit a personal statement explaining any experience abroad, why they are interested in the internship and the post they requested. This summer I'm going to be interning in the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana, Mexico. I'm interested in checking out the immigration issues there first hand and seeing how the U.S. government functions abroad. Without a doubt it should be an incredible learning experience. For more information visit the U.S. Department of State Student Opportunities Page.



Posted by: Clare, Seville, Spain, Spring 2007