The students have been assigned to various internships at the convention.
The Republican National Convention officially got underway on Monday in Cleveland, Ohio.
All this week, I'll check in at the convention with Quinnipiac University Political Science Professor Scott McLean. He's in Cleveland with eight students from Quinnipiac University.
The students were selected for the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars' Republican National Convention Seminar.
The two-week course started last week with an intensive academic seminar where the students learned everything there is to know about conventions.
"The history of conventions, the nomination process, polling, even demographics and campaign strategy," McLean said.
This week, the students have been assigned to various internships at the convention.
"Some are doing logistical work, handing out credentials," McLean said. "Others are working for media organizations like CBS and CNN, and others are even placed with state delegations."
McClean said the internships give them "an insider's perspective, and front row seat to history."
Stay tuned -- we'll continue to get updates from Cleveland from McLean and the Quinnipiac University students who are working at the convention.
Keep up with Ray Hardman's updates this week on WNPR.org, or listen during All Things Considered, weekdays at 4:00 pm.
