Student Resources

For those who love policy, government, leadership and change, Washington is the center of the universe. SPA graduate students are bringing their passion, skills and AU credentials to work. 

Capital Careers is a blog series that chronicles our students' internships in federal agencies, non-profits, and hubs of influence, which offer students the chance to live what they learn in class.

Get a glimpse into the work of SPA students--the lessons of real day-to-day policy-making and leadership.

Justin Bell - Department of Commerce

As a second year graduate student in the MPA program, Justin Bell focuses on social policy and how it is advocated to policymakers. This summer, he is working as a Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Intern in the Bureau of Economic Analysis. SCEP is a competitive federal program which provides work experience directly related to students’ academic programs and career goals.

Read Justin's Blog

Amrita Sen - GAO

Amrita Sen is a Masters of Public Policy student at the School of Public Affairs, with interests in social policy and international development. Currently, she has a summer internship with the Government Accountability Office, focusing on higher education endowments.

Read Amrita's Blog