<p>I applied for the Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems from the Fund for American Studies foundation. I also found out I have been accepted. Over all the program will cost 9000$ including food,housing, and tuition. I got a 1000$ scholarship :/</p>
<p>So here is my delima, I do not know if this internship is worth it. The program is great but I have also been accepted into other summer internships with Senators. Republican Senators that are paying 1600$ a month!</p>
<p>So my question is quite simple. Is the internship offered by the Fund for American Studies worth it when compared to taking the other internships. Will the impact it makes on my resume worth the huge loans I will have to take? I was hoping to hear the experiences from those that may have gone already and see what they say.</p>
<p>If money is an issue, then I would definitely skip the ICPES internship. It’s simply not worth taking on debt – and certainly not $8000 – especially if you have alternatives that will pay you!</p>
<p>I see from your other posts that you are a PolySci major hoping to get into law school eventually. Summer internships with senators – whether Republican or Democratic – would be directly related to your goals and will help you just as much as ICPES.</p>
<p>You don’t have to intern to get into Law school. It’s all about GPA, professor recommendations, and LSAT. </p>
<p>If the Republican Senator’s internship is paying $1600/month, then consider that over shelling out $9,000. If the Republican Senator’s internship is paying $1600/month but it’s going to cost you close to that for housing, it’s not worth it. </p>
<p>My suggestion to you is to concentrate on your GPA, prepare well for the LSAT (if Law School is your plan), and spend your summers making as much money as possible.</p>