<p>I was really lucky to secure a well-compensated internship in an education nonprofit this summer (I'm making about as much as rising seniors in the area interning at Cisco, et al.) My work this summer covers government affairs, marketing/communications, research, grant writing, and policy work.</p>
<p>While I plan on applying for a number of opportunities next summer, I would really like to expand my experience in business, higher ed, think tanks, or federal government--I've been fortunate enough to gain a lot of experience in nonprofits, education, and state government.</p>
<p>If anyone has suggestions or ideas on paid internships in these fields, I'd really appreciate it. I'm starting to create my list of internship possibilities and deadlines for next year.</p>
<p>If it's relevant, I'm a low-income rising sophomore in economics and sociology.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>