Career Services Internship Testimonial
Max Harden
Study Abroad Student from American University, Washington D.C.
Internship with the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs – Spring 2012
As my first internship related to world affairs and academic lectures, my experiences interning for the
“Guarini Institute for Public Affairs” have been invaluable in exposing me to world issues and areas of
study that I previously had little to no interest in.
Having now been involved in the organization of lecture events, I believe that I now have a much greater
interest in attending them and a greater appreciation for academic conferences in general.
I would say that prospective applicants should have a general interest in world affairs and becoming
educated on topics that may be outside of their focus of study.
This internship has certainly strengthened my organizational and communication skills, and I highly
recommend applying to it for degree seeking and study abroad students alike.