"This summer, I interned at the U.S. Department of State Office of West African Affairs. The U.S. Department of State advances U.S. foreign policy priorities and represents the interests of the American people by working to shape a more peaceful, stable, and democratic world."...

Rebecca Brownell '18 interned with the Washington, D.C. Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for the Summer 2017 term: "Career-wise, this internship has also reaffirmed my desire to work in politics and legislation after graduation."...

"My experiences with the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau reinforced my goals for personal and professional development, in that I wanted to do every job, no matter how small, to the best of my ability."...

"My internship experiences have solidified my choice to minor in education. I place great value on bringing opportunities to those who have the potential, but not the access, and I was able to be part of managing outstanding programs for learners."...

Carolyne Musyoka '20 interned at the World Justice Project for the Summer 2017 term: "Overall, the internship amplified my interest in attending law school in America due to the fulfillment I experienced in working as a rule of law intern."...

During the Summer 2017 term, Caroline Berens '18 interned with the New York State Division of Human Rights where she applied knowledge she acquired at Dartmouth through her coursework in government and psychology. This enriching experience served as a valuable learning opportunity and helped inform her future career plans....

"I learned several important skills during my experience that I plan to utilize in my future academic and professional endeavors; I have developed my writing abilities and am now much more comfortable and proficient in writing concise memos that present information accurately and effectively."...

"The three beneficial parts of my internship were my proximity to the inner workings of a political office , my coworkers, and the opportunities I had to engage with New Hampshire politics."...

"I left the training feeling full of energy and extremely motivated to share what I learned with the rest of the Oxfam Club at Dartmouth so we can start the 2017-2018 academic year with a bang. "...

"My interest in foreign policy has since been piqued, and I hope to study international relations and how specific words exchanged between world leaders can impact foreign affairs. Thus, my time at AEI has steered me toward studying English, creative writing, and government at Dartmouth. "...