You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

SBS in DC Semester Program - Spring 2025

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Email

Are you interested in a hands-on internship experience in our nation's capital? The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences invites SBS majors (Primary and Secondary) to apply for our SBS in DC Semester Internship Program. SBS in DC is a cohort-based program offering students the opportunity to do an internship with alumni or other affiliated organizations in Washington DC, take a class related to your major interests, and earn a semester's-worth of credits! Our alumni are doing exciting work, and want to help you build your skills so even more UMass talent will be making a difference in our country's future in Washington DC! 

Interns in the SBS in DC Semester program live together in DC as a cohort in apartment-style housing. Throughout the semester there are opportunities for field trips, networking, and professional development activities. Each person in the cohort is assigned an Alumni Mentor in DC who will provide advice and guidance throughout the program. Participants are also enrolled in an academic course centered around their major and interests. 

This is a selective program and we are looking for applicants who are serious about representing SBS in DC with our alumni hosts. If you are selected, we will work together to determine which organizations are optimal for the internship goals you have expressed. 

As a member of the cohort, you will be required to participate in several professional development sessions that will meet at UMass throughout the Fall 2024 semester. The sessions will explore topics such as professional etiquette & communication, networking, DC 101, imposter syndrome, internship expectations, identity & bias, learning objectives and goal setting. The dates and times of the sessions will be provided to those selected into the cohort.

This is a terrific opportunity, and we encourage you to apply for this chance to be part of the cohort of the Spring 2025 SBS in DC Semester Internship Program! This program is offered every Spring and Fall. 

Please submit the requested application documents through Handshake by September 22nd no later than 11:59pm:

  • Resume
  • Personal Statement: Please note: this is a Personal Statement, not a Cover Letter! Tell us why you want to participate in SBS in DC. Be reflective, tell your story. Think about…
    • What backgrounds, experiences, and/or identities have shaped who you are today?
    • What are you passionate about and where does that passion come from?
    • How will SBS in DC make a difference in your life?
  • Transcript (Unofficial is acceptable)