How to mention a political internship on my application?

[brockhamptonfanacct]

• Will have 100-150 hours by the time I apply (possibly more)
• Candidate I intern for has held a Congressional position before; the campaign I specifically am interning for is one where he is running for a local, municipal position
• Candidate is affiliated with a political party
• I've learned a lot of valuable skills and gained experience through this internship, so it is something I would like to mention

While I would like to discuss the merits of the internship itself, I would like to avoid political animosity/my interviewer or app reviewer forming preconceived notions about me based on the affiliation of the candidate I intern for.

Does anyone have any recommendations for how to proceed? One of my research mentors suggested I not include the candidate's name and only the campaign I interned for; any thoughts on that as well?

 

[deleted889094]

I highly doubt anyone will strike you for working on a local campaign.

 

[brockhamptonfanacct]

I highly doubt anyone will strike you for working on a local campaign.

The candidate's views decidedly endorse one political party over the other, though, which is why I wanted to double check.

 

[Goro]

• Will have 100-150 hours by the time I apply (possibly more)
• Candidate I intern for has held a Congressional position before; the campaign I specifically am interning for is one where he is running for a local, municipal position
• Candidate is affiliated with a political party
• I've learned a lot of valuable skills and gained experience through this internship, so it is something I would like to mention

While I would like to discuss the merits of the internship itself, I would like to avoid political animosity/my interviewer or app reviewer forming preconceived notions about me based on the affiliation of the candidate I intern for.

Does anyone have any recommendations for how to proceed? One of my research mentors suggested I not include the candidate's name and only the campaign I interned for; any thoughts on that as well?

Involvement in politics is very rare among pre-meds. I think it's a good thing, Just mention "canvasser for Rep. Jane Smith" or data tabulator and website design, State Senatorial candidate John Jones.".

 

[brockhamptonfanacct]

Involvement in politics is very rare among pre-meds. I think it's a good thing, Just mention "canvasser for Rep. Jane Smith" or data tabulator and website design, State Senatorial candidate John Jones.".

Thank you! I appreciate you seeing it favorably.