Internship Spotlight: The American Council on Germany
Allison Bennett Managing Editor During the fall semester, I had the privilege to intern with the American Council on
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Student Internship Spotlight
My Experience with the American Foundation for Children with AIDS
This past summer, I worked with the American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) in Zimbabwe and saw firsthand the impacts of the recent events. According to the World Health Organization, the leading cause of death in Zimbabwe is HIV/AIDS. The Centers for Disease Control reports HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a preventable and treatable disease that affects the body’s immune system, leaving the body susceptible to infections and illnesses. HIV’s transition into AIDS happens in three stages: Acute HIV infection, Chronic HIV Infection, and finally, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). People with AIDS typically survive three years after the transition.
Read MoreInternship Spotlight: Kurdistan Regional Government Diplomatic Intern
This past summer in Washington, D.C. was nothing short of transformative. As a diplomatic intern for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), I had the rare privilege of immersing myself in the political heart of the United States while deepening my understanding of a region whose history, culture, and ongoing struggle for sovereignty have long inspired me.
Read MoreInternship Spotlight: The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
For the past two semesters, I have had the privilege of interning with the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies at the International Center for Terrorism Studies (ICTS). ICTS expands its focus beyond terrorism to investigate a broader spectrum of security challenges such as cybercrimes, emerging technologies, transnational organized crime, and hybrid warfare. This comprehensive scope has allowed me to engage deeply with the complex, evolving nature of global security.
Read MoreInternship Spotlight: Working in the Archives
Nestled within the halls of Seton Hall University’s Walsh Library is a treasure trove of historical artifacts and documents that speak volumes about the institution’s rich legacy. As an undergraduate student intern at the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with this repository of memories, unraveling narratives from previous eras, and engaging in the meticulous craft of preserving history.
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Student Internship Spotlight: Congressional Internship with NJ Assemblyman Gary Schaer
Having the opportunity to witness the discussions and debates at the Assembly’s Appropriations Committee Hearing was the height of my legislative internship.
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