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Domestic Programs

Global learning doesn’t always require a passport. These distinctive Â鶹ÊÓƵ programs explore international issues, public policy, and global leadership through immersive experiences on campus and across the United States.

Explore Global Issues Domestically

Occidental allows you to combine academic study with one-of-a-kind, hands-on experiences that bring global issues to life. Whether you’re interning in Washington, DC or at the United Nations in New York City, working on a political campaign, or collaborating with local communities, you’ll deepen your understanding of complex challenges while developing the leadership, perspective, and practical skills to make a meaningful impact.

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Kahane UN Program

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Kahane UN Program offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain direct experience at the UN through internships and coursework in New York City in addition to immersive, on-campus events.

Learn about UN Program
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Campaign Semester

Immerse yourself in political campaigns around the U.S. through Campaign Semester—the only program in the nation where you can earn full academic credit for hands-on work on the frontlines.

Explore Campaign Semester
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The Young Initiative

The Initiative supports community-based learning experiences that connect you with social and environmental challenges through research, service, and cross-cultural engagement in the U.S. and abroad.

Young Initiative Opportunities
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Washington, DC Internship

Remain fully enrolled at Occidental and earn credits while conducting a full-time internship at a government agency, think-tank, non-governmental organization, or elected official's office.

DC Internship Details