<p>No matter what level of position you are looking for, connections will be the most important thing. Connections mean that you have friends in relevant positions to help you become elected and to mentor you when you are in office. Internships are great ways to get connections if you work hard. Also, being apart of your party is another. Just get involved somewhere and start putting an interest in sincerely getting to know people. Then when you want to run for office you will have endorsements, money, supporters, volunteers, and the know how. These are some important elements to running for any office.</p>
<p>lol basically any person can become a politician. a banker, a commander or a general. it doesn't matter though.
studying IR will help you specifically understand the relationship between countries and judge the situation since you will have to deal with every issue of a country</p>
<p>I know this thread is old, but if anyone is thinking about getting into politics do us all a favor and do something valuable before you run for office. I hate seeing politicians run just for politics sake.</p>
<p>What is a Governors salary? (New York or Michigan)
Are the politicians salaries even that high compare to a banker or BIGLAW lawyer?</p>
<p>If you're considering going into politics for the salaries, stay the hell away from public service.
There are many careers where you will make more money than politics and are less stressful that are also easier to work your way up in, if you try to become a politician do it for the right reasons i.e. you're driven to serve your constituents.</p>
<p>the money is not great in politics and the hassle is huge! Luke is right, get some real experience doing something before going into politics.</p>
<p>As far as schools go in the Midwest for politics University of Wisconsin-Madison(right down the road from the capital itself), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (St. Paul, need I say more?), or any other school in a capital city.</p>