Humanities Summer Programs for Sophomores, do they actually exist?

b.madison5
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:46:12 +0000

I am a rising junior attempting to plot out my 2010 summer. So far I’ve applied to NSLI-Y (A State Department Sponsored Study Abroad Program) which is great, if I get in…and my parents let me go (they’re a touch worried about me spending 6-8 weeks in the Middle East…).

I am scouring the internet for programs for a girl interested in International Relations/Political Science. I looked as TASS, but it focuses on African-American Studies, and while I planned on applying for a while, I just don’t have a passion for that subject matter, and well, to be honest, I’m white and it seemed as though they gave preference to African-American students (correct me if I’m wrong). If it is true then it would make it nearly impossible for me to get into the program.

Does anyone have any ideas on summer programs for a rising junior interested in Political Science/International Relations? I’ve found a pile of programs…for people interested in science and math…

Should I start cold calling professors at a nearby university and trying to see if they perhaps need a (free) intern?

I’m planning to do some campaign volunteering as well, and the requisite community service.

If you know of anything, please let me know! :)