Call or e-mail college political science departments for information about their programs. You can learn a lot about the work of a political scientist by looking at college course lists and faculty bios. Visit the Web sites of political science departments for further information and links to the curricula vitae of faculty. A curriculum vitae (C.V.) is an extensive resume including lists of publications, conferences attended, and other professional experience. A C.V. can give you an idea of a political scientist's career and education path.
Contact the office of your state's senator or representative in the U.S. Senate about applying to work as a page. Available to students at least 16 years old, and highly competitive, page positions allow students to serve members of the Senate, running messages across Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. This experience would be very valuable to you in learning about the workings of government.
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