This program offers students in Construction Science the opportunity to work with American construction firms involved in international construction projects. Participation is arranged individually for interested students. The Department of State offers a variety of internships for college juniors, seniors and graduate students. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and continuing students. As interns, students learn about foreign affairs and perform professional-level work, including conducting research, preparing briefing papers, working in computer science, analyzing international issues, assisting in cases pertaining to international law, and reviewing and supporting a range of management operations.
Internships are full-time.
A monthly stipend is provided. Deadline for the Alice R. Pratt Internship is September 25. Internship is from January-May 2000. The interns' primary responsibilities are on behalf of the International Visitor Program, assisting staff with the professional schedules of U.S. Government-sponsored international visitors to the Houston area. Contact For more information or an application, contact Rhonda Snider , at the International Program's Office of International Coordination.