Political Science Majors

[Mischu]

I am currently a senior in majoring in political science. I would like to know if anyone is a political science major, if so what are or were you career plans, did you do any internships (if so where)? Did you do volunteer work? etc.

I have been doing a lot of research on careers in political science and I am unsure what I really want to do besides administrative work or something within governmental relations. I like to be creative, a great organizer for events, great interpersonal skills, likes to help others. I would really like to help homeless people, teen moms, unwed single mothers, children w/no health care or something dealing with human services.

My undergrad advisor for the political science department is so wacky, I am not even sure if he could help me. I have been in the process of going to different workshops held at my school that would be of great help in helping me choose, finding a mentor, and volunteering with various organizations.

I am not trying to pry in anyones business, I just would like to know since mostly everyone attends or has obtained a degree from a institution of higher education.

[Knowledge1922]

Mischu, I am poli sci as well. I graduate this June.

in my years as a poli sci major (at Northeastern- a 5 yr school- we do "co-op")

I currently work for the U.S. Dept of Labor Employment and Tranining Administration, where I specialize in Foreign Labor Certification. I work with labor regs, immigration law, involves writing, communication with employers/states/attorneys.

This summer I interned as a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Intern for Congressman John Conyers, Jr. My advice: every poli sci student should be exposed to Washington DC. Working with the Congressional Black Caucus and Foundation was also an excellent "Networking" experience. Here is a link for the CBCF www.cbcfinc.org

I have also worked for the City of Cambridge Conservation Commission (worked on environmental public policy issues and exposed me to local gov't); prior to entering college, i interned for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- my first exposure to bureacratic environment...but ended up being a connection to the City job.

Also while in school I had the opportunity to be personal assistant to former Governor Dukakis.

most of my experience and interest had been in public sector/public administration.


HOWEVER, i am currently preparing to take the LSATs! so we shall see how that goes.

i am also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the poli sci national honorary society.

Political Science is great. It helps in the development of Critical Thinking and Writing. You don't have to enter a career in law or government, or foreign service,though that is what i have seen most people with our major pursue.

Also, it IS about WHO you know to get to show what you know