An internship provides the opportunity to take an active role in some political or governmental organization, and to learn about politics and government by actually experiencing it from the inside. An internship is a student work experience in an entry-level professional position. In a typical internship, the student works full-time in a field of interest to them, completes learning assignments, and receives academic credit for their work.
Most internships provide a variety of experiences.
Interns also usually must take on some of the general office duties. The key to a good internship is that there be a balance between the two. As you research internships and interview ask appropriate questions to determine the balance of substantive responsibilities and office duties. Many different factors go into making an internship successful. You should be the kind of person who can work well both independently and as part of a group.