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Hanover, NH
Research Assistant (Spring 2009)
What did you like most about interning at MEI?
During my time at MEI I loved the genuine warmth and support between all members of the staff, including interns. Interns developed a true camaraderie and whether we were meeting a head of state, eating lunch in the garden, or going out for happy hour, the group was abuzz with talk of the Middle East. The work environment was one not only of independence, freedom, and creativity, but also teamwork and collaboration; interns were challenged to think critically and take on serious responsibility. I was given the opportunity to attend countless speeches and discussions, and learned more in those three months than I thought possible. My time at MEI was one I will never forget, and I will always appreciate the experience and knowledge it provided me.
What are you doing now?
I will graduate from Dartmouth College in June 2010 with a major in Middle Eastern Studies and a minor in Arabic. After spending a summer at home in Newton, MA, I will travel to Amman, Jordan in September. There, with funding from a Reynolds Scholarship from Dartmouth College, I will continue my thesis research begun in the summer of 2009 in Damascus, Syria. I will be working for nine months with Iraqi refugee women in Amman, exploring the effects of war and displacement on their experiences and identities.
Other Intern Profiles
Hanover, NH
Research Assistant (Spring 2009)
What did you like most about interning at MEI?
During my time at MEI I loved the genuine warmth and support between all members of the staff, including interns. Interns developed a true camaraderie and whether we were meeting a head of state, eating lunch in the garden, or going out for happy hour, the group was abuzz with talk of the Middle East. The work environment was one not only of independence, freedom, and creativity, but also teamwork and collaboration; interns were challenged to think critically and take on serious responsibility. I was given the opportunity to attend countless speeches and discussions, and learned more in those three months than I thought possible. My time at MEI was one I will never forget, and I will always appreciate the experience and knowledge it provided me.
What are you doing now?
I will graduate from Dartmouth College in June 2010 with a major in Middle Eastern Studies and a minor in Arabic. After spending a summer at home in Newton, MA, I will travel to Amman, Jordan in September. There, with funding from a Reynolds Scholarship from Dartmouth College, I will continue my thesis research begun in the summer of 2009 in Damascus, Syria. I will be working for nine months with Iraqi refugee women in Amman, exploring the effects of war and displacement on their experiences and identities.
Other Intern Profiles
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Internships
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 The Leadership Development Program
Internships at the Middle East Institute (MEI) are designed to provide students or recent graduates considering a career in a Middle East related field with hands-on experience in a Washington-based, nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on the Middle East. Interns obtain guidance, experience, and exposure to the Washington policy and scholarly community while helping out with the everyday operations of the Middle East Institute. Although there is no financial compensation for interns, MEI does offer each intern one free language class, a one-year membership to MEI, and reimbursement for local travel expenses.
Internships are available throughout the year to undergraduates who have completed at least one year of school, recent graduates, and graduate students. Positions are available on a full or part-time basis with a minimum of 20 hours a week. Please use the links on the right hand side of this page to explore the different internship opportunities we offer.The dates of internships correspond to the fall, spring, and, summer academic semesters.
The deadlines for applications are:
- Spring internship: November 15
- Summer Internship: March 7
- Fall internship: July 15
To apply for an internship, please send a cover letter, résumé, college transcript, five-page writing sample, and a letter of recommendation to the address below. Interested applicants from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to those applicants with superior writing, organization, word-processing, and Middle Eastern/European language skills.
Please send your application materials in pdf format to rwilson@mei.edu
- Any questions about the internship or application process should also be referred to rwilson@mei.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Video: Introduction to the Middle East Institute
The Leadership Development Program
Internships at the Middle East Institute (MEI) are designed to provide students or recent graduates considering a career in a Middle East related field with hands-on experience in a Washington-based, nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on the Middle East. Interns obtain guidance, experience, and exposure to the Washington policy and scholarly community while helping out with the everyday operations of the Middle East Institute. Although there is no financial compensation for interns, MEI does offer each intern one free language class, a one-year membership to MEI, and reimbursement for local travel expenses.
Internships are available throughout the year to undergraduates who have completed at least one year of school, recent graduates, and graduate students. Positions are available on a full or part-time basis with a minimum of 20 hours a week. Please use the links on the right hand side of this page to explore the different internship opportunities we offer.The dates of internships correspond to the fall, spring, and, summer academic semesters.
The deadlines for applications are:
- Spring internship: November 15
- Summer Internship: March 7
- Fall internship: July 15
To apply for an internship, please send a cover letter, résumé, college transcript, five-page writing sample, and a letter of recommendation to the address below. Interested applicants from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to those applicants with superior writing, organization, word-processing, and Middle Eastern/European language skills.
Please send your application materials in pdf format to rwilson@mei.edu
- Any questions about the internship or application process should also be referred to rwilson@mei.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Video: Introduction to the Middle East Institute
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