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Whether you are interested in American politics, international relations, or public policy and advocacy, an internship abroad allows you to gain valuable insight into how government policies, political parties, city councils, or governmental agencies work. Experience firsthand how these political bodies work with and against one another in the local and global arena.

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China: Shanghai | England: London | Ireland: Dublin | Japan: Tokyo | New Zealand: Multiple Cities | South Korea: Seoul | Spain: Valencia

Common Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Assist with community outreach campaigns
  • Assist with fundraising and campaign management
  • Conduct general office administration duties
  • Contribute to think tank initiatives
  • Develop materials for campaigns
  • Fundraising
  • Help organize community projects
  • Organize volunteers
  • Prepare press packs
  • Research topics affecting current legislations and policies
  • Shadow professionals
  • Write and present reports

Sample Companies and Organizations

  • Advocacy centers
  • Chambers of commerce
  • Foundations
  • Government policy centers
  • Human rights organizations
  • Law firms
  • Political action committees
  • Political parties
  • Social justice centers
  • Nongovernmental organizations

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Shanghai, China

International Studies/Relations

 Limited placement opportunities

Human Services

 Limited placement opportunities

London, England

International Studies/Relations

  Limited placement opportunities

Dublin, Ireland

International Studies/Relations

 Limited placement opportunities

Political Science

 Limited placement opportunities

Public Policy

 Limited placement opportunities

Human Services

  Several placement opportunities

Tokyo, Japan

International Studies/Relations

 Limited placement opportunities

Human Services

 Limited placement opportunities

New Zealand

International Studies/Relations

  Limited placement opportunities

Political Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Public Policy

  Limited placement opportunities

Human Services

  Several placement opportunities

Seoul, South Korea

International Studies/Relations

 Limited placement opportunities

Valencia, Spain

International Studies/Relations

  Several placement opportunities

Political Science

  Several placement opportunities

Public Policy

  Several placement opportunities

Human Services

  Several placement opportunities

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Sydney

“As a result of this internship, I have secured a full time job back home in the states. I am sure that this international internship will potentially lead me to working in international equity.”

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London

“My internship in South Korea was extremely influential in my job interviewing process, and largely because of my internship experience, I just landed a job as a Content Editor with H&R Block. This internship was incredibly valuable not just for my personal experience, but it has definitely helped me in my career goals as well.”

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Seoul

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Parker Blair
Valencia
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