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Approximately 90 undergraduate leaders attend the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems (ICPES) in order to gain real-world experience in the nation’s capital interning with offices on Capitol Hill, federal agencies, think tanks, public policy groups or nonprofit organizations.

ICPES students Michael Lipphardt, Priyanka Surio, Morgan Lankford and Cyle Peterson pose in front of the US Capitol.

Academic study is focused on current public policy issues, political trends and the economics of the free market system..

As one of Washington’s top academic and internship programs, ICPES has provided undergraduates with the ultimate Washington, DC summer experience for more than forty years. A single application provides summer course enrollment accredited by Georgetown University, on-campus housing, and an eight week internship.

Also as part of the Institute experience, ICPES students attend exclusive briefings at various sites around Washington, including the U.S. Capitol, the Federal Reserve, World Bank, State Department and CIA Headquarters. Additionally, students attend the Judd Lecture Series featuring notable leaders and policy makers discussing today’s critical issues.

In today’s economy students must pursue every advantage. As employers become more selective, students need skills and experiences that make them stand out. ICPES provides students with internships, education, and professional development that will in turn give them a competitive edge when entering the job market.

"ICPES was an excellent summer experience. The combination of thought-provoking classes, an excellent internship, a prime living location, and intelligent classmates made for a wonderful summer that helped advance my professional, academic, and personal goals.”
David Hoyt
Stanford University
Intern, US Department of Commerce

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