Political Science Internship and Career Newsletter - April 5, 2013

In this issue:

[1] Internship Opportunity: Capital Semester
[2] Internship Opportunity with Cong. Luke Messer 
[3] Internship Opportunity with Second Harvest Food Bank 

[4] Internship Opportunity with Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association
[5] Career Center Resources
[6] Upcoming Career Center Workshops
[7] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Internship Opportunity: Capital Semester

Spend a semester interning in the nation’s capital and gain that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college.

The Capital Semester program, sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, includes a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished housing conveniently located on Capitol Hill. Students also benefit from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/04/internship-opportunity-capital-semester.html

[2] Internship Opportunity with Cong. Luke Messer 

The information session is over, but there is still time to apply for an internship with Cong. Luke Messer. Internship opportunities are available in Muncie, Richmond, Shelbyville, and Washington DC.


For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/internship-info-session-cong-luke.html
 

[3] Internship Opportunity with Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank is seeking interns to collect data in a hunger study.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/internship-opportunity-with-second.html

 

[4] Internship Opportunity with Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association

 

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association has internship opportunities for students interested in chairing the concessions committee.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-wes-del.html 

 

[5] Career Center Resources

The Career Center has a wealth of resources to help you in your search for internships and permanent employment.

Here is how you can learn more about Career Center services:

Visit the Career Center website at:
http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter.aspx

The Career Center website lists the resources available at the Career Center, has a calendar of upcoming events, and lists contact information for key personnel who can help you with your career  plans. You can browse the website to get an idea of the resources available to you.

While you can learn a little by browsing the website, to fully utilize the Career Center’s resources you should consult with Career Center staff. You can visit the Career Lab in Lucina 235,  where there are staff members who can show you how to use the databases and other resources.

You can also contact Dr. Joe Goodwin (j212goodwin@bsu.edu) at the Career Center. Dr. Goodwin is the Career Center advisor for students in the College of Sciences and Humanities (that’s you) and will be glad to discuss your career plans with you.

If you don’t use the Career Center you’re limiting your prospects for a successful internship or career search.

[6] Upcoming Career Center Workshops

The Career Center is hosting several upcoming workshops of interest to students seeking internships or permanent employment.

For a list of topics, dates, times, and locations: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/04/career-center-workshops-april-2013.html

[7] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

Internships are valuable in themselves because of the experience they provide. Students who have completed an internship are better positioned to go on the permanent job market than those who haven’t.

But it is also possible to get academic credit for your internship. For political science undergraduates, completing an internship is one way to complete your capstone requirement. For graduate students in the MPA program, an internship is required unless you have appropriate professional experience. Grad students in the MA program may, but are not required to, complete an internship for credit.

If you are planning a summer or fall internship, make sure that it is eligible for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to discuss your internship plans.

Career Center Workshops - April 2013

Marketing your student employment experience 
Date: April 8, 2013
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Marketing your student employment experience 
Date: April 9, 2013
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Interviewing for success
Date: April 10, 2013
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

How to market your skills
Date: April 10, 2013
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Writing winning resumes
Date: April 10, 2013
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Marketing your student employment experience 
Date: April 11, 2013
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Marketing your student employment experience 
Date: April 12, 2013
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Alternative career paths: Government, green jobs, nonprofit 
Date: April 17, 2013
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Writing winning resumes
Date: April 24, 2013
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Interviewing for success
Date: April 24, 2013
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

How to network and build professional relationships
Date: April 24, 2013
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Bracken Library 104 

For more information about these workshops, contact the Career Center, 765-285-1522 or www.bsu.edu/careers

Internship opportunity: Capital Semester in Washington, DC

Spend a semester interning in the nation’s capital and gain that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college.

The Capital Semester program, sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, includes a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished housing conveniently located on Capitol Hill. Students also benefit from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.

THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
We've been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy groups, international affairs organizations, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.

Working in this powerful city will allow you to make professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths, and we work with each student’s unique goals and aspirations to match them with the most fitting internship site.

“During my semester in DC I was able to pursue my interest in healthcare policy by working with company leaders at my internship site, attending special events and meetings, and interacting with Congressmen. The Capital Semester program was an all around incredible learning experience.”

Michael McPhie, Utah State University
Intern, Healthcare Leadership Council

APPLY TODAY
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of June 1, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the priority deadline of April 15, 2013 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as internship placement.

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Dana Faught at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.