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 psoper@umn.edu.
Interning in the Governor's Office was made possible for Nadia Joseph by taking POL 3080. During her internship, she learned what it takes to pass legislation, saw how her work benefits Minnesota, and had the opportunity to celebrate bill signings.
Learn about Joseph's experiences in the Governor's Office and POL 3080.
In his internship with MVTA, Ethan Buss gained a fundamental understanding of the political side of transportation. Pairing his internship with POL 3080 helped Buss regularly reflect on his work and how it will position him for future opportunities.
Learn about the hands-on experience about the First Amendment Margaux Granath gained as a summer intern with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).
Learn about Nora Ptacek's internship experience with Senator Tina Smith and what she learned about the inner workings of government.
Learn about Cassidy Drummond's experience as a Youth Coordinated Campaign Intern, for which he was able to interact with young voters.
Learn about Greg Taushani's Field Internship with DFL Party and how conducted outreach and maintained contact with voters.
Learn more about Steven Vogel's experience interning with Nora Slawik as the campaign manager on her mayoral re-election campaign.