MacConnect DC: Social Science Research & Policy Trip, Spring 2023
Career Exploration offers Macalester students the opportunity to explore careers and connections through MacConnect immersive trips.
MacConnect trips offer a collaborative opportunity for alumni to share their expertise with current students, and for students to serve as ambassadors of the college. Career Exploration’s focus of the trip is to help students explore career paths and make alumni connections around the country to support their transition to life after Mac.
Trip participants will:
- Learn about opportunities available within a particular career path, as well as the skills required for that field.
- Make connections that will support their applications for internships and full-time jobs.
- Enrich skills and confidence in navigating diverse networking environments.
Trips are for individuals who are ready to grow their confidence in navigating diverse professional environments. Individuals will be expected to participate in several site visits each day and receptions in the evening.
Careers in Social Science Research & Policy: Washington, D.C.
Interested in making the world a better place through government and policy, but not interested in running for office or working on the hill? No problem! Maybe you want to research and evaluate policies, collect and analyze poll data, or work directly on legislation and litigation. Explore the range of careers that need your social science research skill set in Washington, D.C., where we will meet and network with alumni working at think tanks, nonprofits, government offices, and more.
Trip dates: March 12-15
Cost: For all students, Macalester will provide airfare, hotel, ground transportation to events, and the majority of meals during the dates listed.
Open to: Juniors and seniors of any majors who may have had coursework in the social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics, geography, linguistics, political science, psychology, etc). Sophomores will be considered on a case by case basis.
Confirmed site visits:
- Brookings Institution
- National Women's Law Center
- UNICEF
- World Bank
How to apply:
Only completed applications will be considered.
Step 1. Complete the application form here
Step 2. Upload the following via this posting on Handshake:
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript
- Statement of Interest (see instructions below).
Statement of interest instructions
In no longer than one page, explain how you personally are going to use the opportunities from this trip to further your professional goals. Please write in the first person.
Please address:
i. Why do you want to go on this trip? How does the trip focus connect to your coursework, experiential learning (e.g. student organization involvement, internships, volunteering, work-study, personal interests) and professional goals?
ii. What are your short-term goals for this trip? How will those goals fit into your longer-term plans?
iii. Feel free to add any other information you think would be important for the selection committee.