Model United Nations
Site: Varies

Students interested in learning about the United Nations have the opportunity to participate in national and international Model UN conferences. Participating increases students’ awareness of the United Nations as an organization and its position and performance in global politics. Student delegates represent a member state of the UN and participate in the organization's various committees.

Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)
Site: Washington, DC

Each year the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs sponsors one or more Political Science and International Studies majors to attend one of several seminars organized by PLEN, an organization that prepares college women and marginalized gender groups for public policy leadership. Participants meet with women in government relations, visit government agencies, meet with representatives of the media and interest groups, discuss public issues, and develop networking skills.