Study Abroad/Internships

Study Abroad

Beth Bongiolatti '05 studied a semester abroad in Namibia, Africa
Beth Bongiolatti '05 studied a
semester abroad in Namibia, Africa
Advisors in the Political Science Department work closely with students and the University of New England's Office for Study Abroad and International Programs to help create unique opportunities for political science majors who want to study abroad. Students should consult with their advisors about the places and courses of interest to them. Students have recently studied abroad in South Africa, Namibia, and Egypt.

Individualized/Experiential Learning
Our students have a wide variety of choices for internships. In recent years, for example, our students have interned with U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe and Congressman Tom Allen.

An internship is an off-campus, for-credit learning experience in which students apply and acquire knowledge and skills while working in a responsible role within a business, government or community organization. A 3-credit internship is required for the general concentration in political science.

Internships are initiated in negotiation with department faculty and facilitated by the College of Arts and Sciences. The student intern works and learns under the joint supervision of a site supervisor and a faculty sponsor.

The department believes that an appropriate high-quality internship can be an important element of a comprehensive, integrated and rewarding learning experience, and strongly encourages political science majors to seek out relevant opportunities.
    
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