Back in October, I was part of a cross border group that travelled to the US on a programme organised by Boston College. Boston College are now advertising for applicants for another political programme, again doing 5 days in Boston and 5 days in Washington DC, titled Effective Politics in a Democratic Society. The details of the advertisement are below.

I’d highly recommend the BC programmes to anyone who has the opportunity to take part. During our trip, we met high-ranking politicians in Boston and Washington (including Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic Party), lobbyists, campaign groups and political academics.

BOSTON COLLEGE
Irish Institute, Center for Irish Programmes

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR
Effective Politics in a Democratic Society Programme
May 6 – May 16, 2008
Boston, Massachusetts and Washington, DC

Fourteen individuals (seven from Ireland and seven from Northern Ireland) to include elected officials and political party spokespersons and strategists (with a particular emphasis on emerging leaders in these categories) to participate in a ten-day study visit to the U.S. in order to explore the American political landscape whilst addressing such topics as effective leadership practices, identifying and researching key issues, mobilizing public consciousness, and developing a positive working relationship with the media.

The programme is sponsored by the Irish Institute at the Center for Irish Programs, Boston College, and the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. All programme-related costs including travel, accommodation, meals, and tuition are provided. Please note: The programme is not open to U.S. citizens, green card holders, or past participants of Irish Institute programmes. Only a small number of finalists will be selected for an interview, and not all those interviewed will be invited to participate.

Short-listed applicants must be available for interview during the week of 10th March in Dublin or Belfast.

To apply: Please visit our website at http://www.bc.edu/irishinstitute for an application form.

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