Experience the UN

LU/UN Partnership offers various experiential learning opportunities that focus on one of the five pillars:

Health
Gender Equity
Youth Empowerment
Environmental Sustainability
Social Justice

WHAT CAN I DO?

LU/UN Youth Representative Program

This year-long commitment matches UN-accredited NGOs with high-achieving Lehigh University students who serve as that NGO’s voice at the United Nations. Youth Representatives meet with global decision makers, participate in international conferences, and moderate briefings broadcast worldwide.

Intern at the LU/UN Partnership

Every semester, the Partnership offers 3-5 unpaid internship positions. Earn academic credit while supporting the department operations, from communications and videography to designing your own programming. Please reach out to Dr. Bill Hunter at wdh3@lehigh.edu to express interest.

Greening the Blue: The Lehigh University Partnership for Sustainable UN Missions

Lehigh Students who participate in this year-long project work with the UN Sustainable Environment team to identify tangible ways to make New York-based UN Missions more sustainable.

UNA-Lehigh Student Club

Not ready for a long-term commitment at the UN, but curious to explore global issues? Join UNA Lehigh, the official United Nations Association chapter at Lehigh University. We support the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengthening the United Nations system, and achieving the goals of the United Nations Charter.