On Tuesday, October 7, Supporting Women in Political Science (SWIPS) hosted an internship workshop featuring a special guest from Across the Aisle. The event welcomed 18 attendees eager to learn more about professional development and internship opportunities in the political field.
Founded in 2016, Across the Aisle is a nonpartisan nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to empowering young Americans to engage in civic life and public policy. Kathryn Thompson, a representative from Across the Aisle, shared how the organization creates opportunities for students to learn, lead, and collaborate on bipartisan solutions to national issues. She also walked students through the organization’s application timeline and answered questions about how to get involved.
Following her presentation, SWIPS officers led an interactive internship workshop. They highlighted two internship programs available at Texas State and outlined important deadlines and application steps. Officers emphasized the value of professional headshots and informed students that the LBJ Career Services Center offers free photography sessions for this purpose.
The workshop also covered strategies for strengthening résumés and building a professional online presence. Officers provided tips on how to effectively showcase experience and skills, as well as why maintaining an updated LinkedIn profile can open doors to new opportunities. To conclude the event, current TXST interns shared personal testimonies about their own internship experiences, offering practical advice and encouragement to fellow students.
SWIPS is a nonpartisan women’s organization at Texas State University. This professional education and development organization is dedicated to helping political science majors and other students explore the various aspects of political science, enabling them to pursue their professional and academic interests. SWIPS meets every other Tuesday at 6:00PM in THH 406.
If you’d like to learn more information about this organization, please contact SWIPS President Lauren Garcia at xjr11@txstate.edu. For more information about Across the Aisle, visit their webpage here.
