Political Science

Political Science on EAP

NATO headquarters, Brussels, Belgium. Photo by David Long

“Political science students on EAP will be amazed to learn how differently governments operate in other countries, how citizens elsewhere view their political leaders, and the ways in which young people can make their opinions on politics felt in other places. They will return with a much deeper knowledge of how various governments work and will be prepared to go on to exciting, internationally relevant careers with far more interesting résumés than if they stayed at home.”

—Professor Dorothy J. Solinger
Department of Political Science
UC Irvine

By immersing yourself in another culture and acquiring firsthand experience with another political system, you can develop a deeper understanding of the relations among peoples and nations. Discover how foreign and American political systems differ, reflect on the role of the US in the world from a non-American perspective, and gain exposure to new approaches on shared political issues. In an increasingly interdependent world, global awareness and cross-cultural competency are essential.