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Dear (name of intern coordinator)/ To Whom it May Concern:

I am writing to apply for an internship with the International Crisis

Group in Washington, D.C. for the summer 2013. It would enable me
to gain first-hand experience in the field of public policy and help me
better define my career goals. My academic career and extracurricular
activities have equipped me well for this internship. I bring the
administrative, analytical, and personal skills to excel in this position.

My two most recent internships have helped prepare me well. Last fall,
I spent four months in Dodoma, Tanzania as an intern with the U.N.
World Food Programme. Working in a developing country with the
United Nations has provided me a firsthand understanding of the key
relationships between government, NGOs, and international
organizations. I have a strong understanding of the importance of field
based understanding of today’s challenges on which the International
Crisis Group bases its recommendations.

I am currently interning in the office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio,

working on constituent relations. The job involves drafting letters,
researching positions, and a variety of administrative tasks. The fast
paced environment and variety of tasks from small administrative
tasks to larger research projects have helped me develop excellent
communication, writing, and analytical skills.

Lastly, through the International Studies program at the University of

North Florida, I have gained a strong understanding of governmental
structures, advocacy, and the United States’ role in the international
community. Most notable was Ambassador Nancy Soderberg’s class in
which we studied U.S. foreign policymaking. We selected the issue of
XXX and developed a series of recommendations to strengthen U.S.
policy which we presented to a variety of senior officials in Washington,
D.C.

It would be an extraordinary honor and privilege to serve in your

organization. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to
meeting you next week.
Sincerely,

(Your Name)