> "The first thing to understand: rules apply only to the powerless." This has nothing to do with internships, the UN, or any particular office or division. I

> "The first thing to understand: rules apply only to the powerless." This has nothing to do with internships, the UN, or any particular office or division. It's a universal truth. Yes, everyone who is considering an internship should learn this if they haven't already, but not because it will help them decide where to be an intern.