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Dear Ms. Stern:

You can go into politics from a variety of backgrounds--the qualities you need most are intelligence, motivation and dedication. There are plenty of people in politics, both in office and behind the scenes, who have the same kind of liberal arts background that you do. Websites like PolitixGroup.com list volunteer and job opportunities in many areas, and if you're campaigning for the Democrats, check out political action groups like MoveOn.org and blogs like DailyKos. Look for opportunities at your Senator's and Representative's offices. To improve your desirability as a job applicant, you might take a couple of online courses on political science, current affairs, foreign policy or economics, just to get up to speed.

You might also consider running for office on your local city council. This is a great way to get experience in the political arena and make a difference in your community at the same time.

Best of luck to you,

Julia