MPACS Student Menke Meijer is featured in Waterloo International

MPACS Student Menke Meijer was interviewed by Waterloo International about her Internship in China working for the UN Women's Beijing Office.

You can read all about her experience here

Students in the MPACS program have the option to complete an internship for academic credit as PACS 625 in a local, national, or international setting. Internships may involve work with a civil society organization, a research agency, or some other government or business entity that works on issues related to Peace and Conflict Studies courses. The internship is designed to help students examine classroom theory in light of real life situations, to expand their practical skills, and to explore career possibilities related to their field.

In addition to the hands-on experience the internship will provide, students will be expected to produce a significant academic paper related to the topic or theme of the interning organization, as well as a reflective paper outlining their internship experience, the lessons learned, and the impact this has on their approach to peace and conflict studies practices.

Internships will typically be completed in the third term for full-time students, and will not be shorter than three months in length.