Get help climbing to the top of Capitol Hill

Auburn on the Hill was created two years ago to inform students about congressional internship opportunities in in Washington, D.C. This program offers assistance with filling out applications, gathering references and resumes for applying to internships with the federal government.

Each congressional office has different requirements for internships and vary in application types.

“Each congressional office has its own application process. So, what we do is try and help students figure out where they most want to apply and help facilitate that process,” said Karen Pruett, Auburn on the Hill program coordinator.

Students are encouraged to apply to congressmen from their home district, because in most cases those students are given preference. While the program’s Web site primarily gives information about Alabama congressmen, the program is available to help out-of-state students find internships with representatives from their home state.

Students interested should have a good grade point average, usually above a 3.0, an interest in politics and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Auburn on the Hill also helps by connecting past and prospective interns. The old interns are able to offer tips to help students on what to expect living in Washington D.C., said Pruett.

Most of the internships are unpaid, but offer valuable connections and experience. School credit can be earned, pending departmental approval.

If you are interested in interning for a senator or house representative, please visit Auburn on the Hill’s Web site at this link.