Internship Success Stories
From Washington D.C. to the Capitol in St. Paul to community and political groups that fill the space in between, political science students gain practical experiences that contribute to their success after graduation. We hope these stories inspire you as you begin your own internship search.
For questions about our internship program or if you have your own success story to share, please contact Internship Director Paul Soper at [email protected].
Through the Urban Scholars program, Leandro Idiarte worked with the City of Minneapolis as a Human Resources - Talent Acquisition intern, giving him the chance to see government from the inside.
What is it like to work on a re-election campaign? Working with Minneapolis's Mayor Jacob Frey, political science student Charley Rathgeber learned the ins and outs of a political campaign.
As a Voting Captain, Benjamin Brauer connected with students and faculty on campus to Row the Vote.
As a Field Staffer with a diverse set of responsibilities, Bailey VanGuilder worked with the HRCC to prepare for the 2024 election.
During fall 2024, Shreya Srinivasan connected with voters around the University of Minnesota to raise awareness about candidates and get out the vote.
Seveah Schneider-Zamora gained experience in criminal law, a field she has been interested in for years.
Makena Fitzpatrick had the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of Hennepin county, as well as the education sector, while gaining skills for her future career in the public sector.
After a summer interning at the U.S. Senate, Marissa Berg learned about the different ways people put in a good faith effort, and how she can, too.