Internships

Internship placements have included the office of the President, the office of the Vice-President, Democratic and Republican members of Congress, Senate and House committees, federal agencies and think tanks including the American Enterprise Institute and the Center for American Progress and non-profit organizations. Internship placements are based upon students’ skills and past experience and can vary each semester depending on available opportunities so flexibility regarding internship placement is essential.

“I enjoyed the Washington Internship Program and my experience in the Senate majority leader's office so much that I decided to come back and do the program for a second semester as an intern in the White House. The program helped me gain a perspective on politics and government that just isn't available in political science classes. My experience and the contacts I made led directly to my current job with the State Department. I would recommend the program to anyone.”

Matthew Warner
Washington Internship Program
Fall 2004 & Fall 2005

Internship Areas

Advertising
Art History
Architecture
Business/Economics
Energy and Environmental Policy
Film
Health and Human Services
Hospitality Administration
International Organizations
Journalism
Management
Politics
Pre-law
Public Relations
Security Studies
Television

Q: What does it mean to be an intern?
A: An ‘intern’ is a student engaged in unpaid, academically supervised employment for the semester. Participants in Boston University’s Washington, D.C. Internship Program are usually students enrolled in the third or fourth year of a four-year bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of the program you may expect to earn 16 credits, for your internship and coursework. Students are drawn not only from among Boston University’s own student population, but also from universities throughout the world.

Q: Am I responsible for finding my own internship?
A: No; you will work with the internship coordinator in Washington to explore options and secure an internship that fulfills your interests and career goals.

Q: What are some of the benefits of an internship experience?
A: You will have an opportunity to improve your professional and interpersonal skills in a work setting. It can help build your resume with practical work experience. You will develop contacts for a career or graduate school.