Field Work: Supporting Asylum Seekers at Amnesty International
| by Mary Zuccarello
Alyssa Serrano MAIPD ’22 worked on refugee resettlement with Amnesty International this summer through the Institute’s Jan Knippers Black internship.
Development, Policy, and Trade
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Field Work: Students Share Photos from Immersive Peacebuilding Course in the Balkans
| by Stephen Diehl
Students traveled to four countries over nine days, exploring and challenging common narratives about nationalism, conflict, and peace.
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Field Work: Eight Students Interning with UNICEF
| by Stephen Diehl
Through an exclusive agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund, a record number of Institute students are gaining professional experience at the highest levels.
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How I Got Hired: Project Manager, NYC Department of Social Services
MPA alumnus Adam Schreiber shares how he launched his career as a project manager with the New York City Department of Social Services.
How I Got Hired: Trade Policy Research Coordinator, Office of the United States Trade Representative
| by Benjamin Wollam MAITED ’19
International Trade and Economic Diplomacy alum Benjamin Wollam describes how his MIIS coursework and connections led to his dream job.
How I Got Hired: Associate External Relations and Reporting Officer, UNHCR
| by Valentina Bianco Hormaechea
Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies alumna Valentina Bianco Hormaechea describes how an internship with the United Nations led to a permanent professional position.
D.C. Career Week “A Springboard for Career Opportunities” for Institute Students
| by Jason Warburg
The Middlebury Institute’s annual Washington, D.C.-focused Career Exploration Week offers students the opportunity to interact with alumni and others responsible for hiring at prospective government, non-profit, and private sector employers in their fields.
Field Work: Daron McDonnaugh Works on Hunger and Nutrition in Liberia
| by Stephen Diehl
Now in his fourth semester of the International Policy and Development program, McDonnaugh is gaining professional experience with a leading aid organization while exercising his lifelong passion for service.
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Eight Middlebury Institute Students Win Presidential Management Fellowships
| by Jason Warburg
A two-year, salaried fellowship at a government agency awaits eight Middlebury Institute students who won Presidential Management Fellowships this year.
Field Work: Student Alex Patton Tackles Small Arms and Light Weapons Reduction with the UN
| by Stephen Diehl and Andrew Cassel
A fourth-semester International Policy and Development student, Patton is gaining professional experience through her practicum with the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs.
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