“The CHIP semester was one of
the best experiences of my life!”

- Amanda Yanchury ’10

Simpson’s Capitol Hill Internship (or CHIP) semester is a life-changing opportunity for students in Political Science, Pre-Law, and International Relations to test their knowledge and skills in real-world practice.

Up to 4 students per year spend a semester in Washington, D.C. and earn a full semester of credit in an internship and two seminar classes. Students live in a 3-story brick brownstone just blocks from the Capitol, an on-site director helps with internship placement, and costs are similar to a semester on campus.

Students work four days a week and then on Fridays take educational tours of government agencies, historical sites/landmarks, and D.C., Virginia, or Maryland attractions.

Internships are also available in the summer… Talk to Professor Bardwell for more details.

Visit the CHIP semester web site

Interested in CHIP? Let us know

“[CHIP] sparked my interest in working for elected officials and more specifically public policy. Due to that internship and the networking connections I made, after graduating I got a job working for an Iowa congressman.”

- from 2009 Alumni Survey