On November 5, 2025, the U.S.-China Education Trust (USCET) and Graduate Student Services (GSS) at George Washington University co-hosted an information session introducing USCET’s upcoming 2026 spring internship program. GW students from diverse academic programs participated in the discussion with USCET representatives David Yao and Rebecca Jin, as well as current USCET interns. The event provided an overview of USCET’s core mission, current programs, and the professional growth opportunities available to interns eager to contribute to U.S.-China educational and cultural exchange.
Rebecca Jin, USCET’s program associate, opened the session by welcoming participants and outlining USCET’s mission and current initiatives. She emphasized key skills sought in competitive candidates, including research, communication, event logistics, graphic design, and website management. David Yao, USCET’s administrator, followed with insights into the organization’s structure, expectations for interns, and professional development strategies. He encouraged students to highlight unique experiences, prepare thoughtful questions, and confidently share their ideas during the application process.
Current interns Raquel Liang and Owen Wang shared personal experiences to illustrate the diverse opportunities available through USCET. Raquel highlighted her graphic design work and the value of developing transferable skills for her future career, while Owen discussed his research contributions to the American Studies Network (ASN) regarding the U.S.-China alliance during World War II and the Japanese American Studies scene. He underscored the importance of leveraging multilingual abilities and unique skill sets to stand out as an applicant.
engagement, insights, and application tips
During the Q&A, students asked curious questions about current programs, inter-organizational partnerships, and details about the upcoming ASN conference on the World War II legacy in U.S.-China relations. Rebecca and David clarified that while Chinese language proficiency is not required, it is always a plus, and that writing samples should reflect strong organizational and communication skills rather than purely academic writing in application materials. In conclusion, Rebecca encouraged attendees to take advantage of GSS resources and reiterated the interns’ unique opportunity to connect with high-profile U.S.-China scholars and professionals through USCET events.
To learn more about USCET’s internship opportunities, visit https://uscet.org/internships/.