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Would you like to spend the summer in sunny California, working and studying with professional Objectivist intellectuals at the Ayn Rand Institute? Are you a college student intending to pursue an intellectual career and interested in learning more about Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism? Do you have an excellent academic record and would like the opportunity to earn money while getting "real-world" office experience to put on your resume? Then ARI’s unique work-study Internship program may be the ideal opportunity for you. ARI’s Internship program provides aspiring intellectuals with a chance to work one-on-one with scholars specializing in Objectivism. You will read and analyze articles, take courses in Objectivism and related topics, write papers and perhaps have the opportunity to deliver a lecture to ARI staff. Our program is catered to each individual, so no two experiences are the same. We design individualized programs in accordance with each student’s particular career goals, personal interests, and existing knowledge of Objectivism. During your internship you will receive regular feedback to help you improve your ability to understand and apply Objectivist ideas generally as well as in your own particular area of interest. The work component of the program enables you to gain some general office experience. You will assist ARI’s Academic department by providing administrative support for its various projects. Such assistance may include writing business correspondence, creating spreadsheets and inventories, filing, data entry and answering telephones. If this opportunity appeals to you and you are interested in applying, please complete our Internship application form. You will find full details about the program below. Details about the Internship programDeadline: Please visit this page again in August 2009 for information on next summer's program. Scheduling: Internships are offered during the summer months at ARI’s headquarters in Irvine, California. They may last anywhere from a few weeks to the entire summer, depending on the individual student’s interest and availability. Pay: Interns work and study 40 hours per week at ARI’s office and are paid $10 per hour. Accommodations: It is the intern’s responsibility to make housing arrangements, although we can offer a few suggestions you may find helpful. It is also the intern’s responsibility to make his own travel and transportation arrangements. ARI does, however, offer a limited stipend to cover travel, transportation and board costs. This amount may vary with each individual case. Books will be provided free of charge by ARI upon arrival. Major: While our program is targeted primarily to students pursuing academic careers in the humanities, we also consider applications from students who are considering other intellectual careers or who are pursuing other majors. Age: Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate in our internship program. Restrictions: Evidence of eligibility to work in the United States is required. OAC students are ineligible for the summer internship at this time. Additional Benefit: An added bonus to being selected as an intern is that you are automatically accepted as a student attendee to the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism's annual summer conference, "Exploring the Moral Foundations of Capitalism," held at Clemson University in South Carolina. More information about the conference and its program can be found here. Please note that Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism is a separate, independent entity that is not a subsidiary of or affiliated with the Ayn Rand Institute.
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Here's what former ARI interns have to say about our program:"My experience as an intern at the Ayn Rand Institute was phenomenal. I helped ARI writers in their research, learning about the applications of Objectivism to specialized and exciting topics such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Even more wonderful was the academic component of the internship. I conducted independent research and met with an ARI fellow to discuss the intricate details of Objectivism and its application to the history and philosophy of science. All in all, my internship provided a thrilling and unique opportunity to study Objectivism and interact with the wonderful staff and faculty at the Ayn Rand Institute. I found the internship not only extremely educational, but also inspiring. I cannot wait for another opportunity to work with all the interesting people at ARI and learn from them about the subtle complexities of Objectivism." "At the surface, this internship was a fantastic opportunity for me to learn more about Ayn Rand's ideas. One of the most eye-opening revelations, however, was how very complex a system she has wrought, and how much careful thought it takes to fully comprehend each small nuance. But that is related to one of the aspects of this experience with which I was impressed; the standards for understanding at the Institute are incredibly high, so it is recognized that everyone, not just the interns, is in the process of learning. It is now much more obvious to me that it is a lot easier to call oneself a student than it is to actually live like one. The bottom line is that I spent my summer in a place devoted to the dissemination and application of a set of revolutionary ideas, participating in a program dedicated to my personal academic development. I can't think of a better experience that could still be labeled 'work.'" "Being an intern at ARI was incredibly fulfilling, and I would recommend it to anyone seriously interested in Objectivism. The personalized academic program was an once-in-a-lifetime experience that helped me gain a deeper understanding of philosophy as well as providing valuable work experience. Studying with an intellectual mentor was a first for me, and transformed the way I think and analyze situations. The academic atmosphere was stimulating and challenging, and I look forward to applying everything I've gained to my collegiate studies." "I have studied the philosophy of Ayn Rand on my own, but nothing can compare to a summer at the Ayn Rand Institute where Objectivism is not merely studied - it is lived. Each intern has great freedom in creating her own experience by choosing her area of study, yet has an office full of caring intellectuals who are always willing to offer guidance, clarification, and what I found the most valuable, engaging conversation on all aspects of philosophy. Any student interested in Objectivism or philosophy in general should apply. I left the internship with a greatly expanded knowledge of Objectivism, many memories and a single regret: that I could not stay longer." "Working at ARI has been a truly rewarding experience. While there I was able to pursue my own philosophical interests, which made the study component of the internship immensely enjoyable. The scholars at ARI were not only excellent facilitators of philosophic skill, but were exceptionally kind and respectable people. By the end of my internship I came to see my associates, not as mere co-workers, but as a kind of family. I look forward to spending more time with them and further developing my intellect as a student of the OAC program. For all those considering an internship with ARI, I urge you to apply. It is a life-changing opportunity that I cannot recommend highly enough." |
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