Which is better for political internships, Boston University or Georgetown?

For a student seeking federal government, congressional, national campaign, think-tank, or Washington policy internships during the school year, Georgetown offers the stronger built-in advantage. Its Washington, D.C., location makes offices on Capitol Hill, federal agencies, national advocacy groups, embassies, and policy organizations accessible without taking a semester away from campus.

Georgetown particularly fits students who want politics to be part of their weekly college routine. You can attend events with public officials, build a network through professors and alumni working in government and policy, and potentially intern part-time while taking classes. That proximity matters because many entry-level political internships are in-person and relationship-driven, especially on the Hill and in advocacy or public-affairs offices.

Boston University is a compelling option for a student more interested in Massachusetts and New England politics, city or state government, local campaigns, public-interest organizations, journalism, or policy work connected to Boston’s large nonprofit and academic community. The Massachusetts State House, Boston City Hall, statewide campaigns, and numerous civic organizations create real internship options.

BU can still lead to Washington internships, particularly in summers, but Georgetown makes access to national political work more immediate and routine during the academic year. Georgetown is likely the more advantageous environment unless you specifically see yourself building a career in Massachusetts or New England politics.