Although AIPAC is one of the top 3 lobbyists in the US, the environment was very comfortable. Higher-level staff members were happy to interact with interns and supervisors were very approachable.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would have done more research.
Advice
Get coffee with as many people as possible.
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Leadership Institute Intern
June - July 2016 • Washington, DC
What I liked
There is a big internship program, so you intern with a group of 30 other students. However, everyone is in different departments so you still have as many opportunities as you would like to have within your department. There is a very open culture and everyone in the office is very welcoming to the interns and willing to mentor them. There are also a lot of training and networking opportunities throughout the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish I had learned how to express what I wish to gain from my internship earlier in the summer.
Advice
Get to know the different people and departments in the office and network as much as you can.
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Policy and Government Affairs Intern
June - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I liked learning about Middle Eastern foreign policy more in-depth and how AIPAC as an organization operated.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Professional networks matter heavily in obtaining D.C. internships as well as knowing how to market yourself and your experiences.
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Policy and Government Affairs Intern
June - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Really great work environment and substantial tasks.
What I wish was different
Higher pay.
Advice
Definitely reach out to your AIPAC field organizer if interested.
