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].
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 US Senate, Marissa Berg learned about the different ways people put in a good faith effort, and how she can, too.
Read about Marissa's experience working on the Hill and in POL 3080.
Grace Marchand learned more about the criminal side of the judicial system and applied her legal knowledge and political science experiences to an array of responsibilities.
This summer Sunderland Shands was the Law Clerk Intern at the Minnesota First Judicial District, chambered in Hastings, MN. During her internship, she gained a clearer understanding of the court system and what happens behind the scenes.
Learn more about Sunderland's experience as a Law Clerk Intern and student in POL 3080.
Kestlyn Willert gained skills and perspectives during her summer internship with AAFI that can be applied to a wide range of future endeavors.
Learn more about Kestlyn's experiences with AAFI and in POL 3080.
Yusra Hassan paired her spring internship at the education policy nonprofit with POL 3080 to learn more about public policy.
Learn more about her experiences at EdAllies and in POL 3080.
Enrolling in POL 3080 made an internship in the Governor's Office possible for Nadia Joseph. She learned what it takes to pass legislation, saw how her work benefits Minnesota, and had the opportunity to celebrate bill signings.
Learn about her experiences in the Governor's Office and POL 3080.
Ethan Buss gained a fundamental understanding of the political side of transportation and is better positioned for future opportunities.