Ryan Shea of Roger Williams talks about his Experience with VFW's National Legislative Services Office

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Ryan Shea of Roger Williams talks about his Experience with VFW's National Legislative Services Office

“I think that my internship has set me up well for future employment. The VFW is very well respected around Capitol Hill and has allowed me to meet people who could potentially help me become employed after college”—read about how Ryan Shea, a Roger Williams student, dipped his toes into budgeting and law at his internship at the VFW’s National Legislative Service office.

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Nazareth College Students Speak on Their Times in DC

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Nazareth College Students Speak on Their Times in DC

“I am very much a family and friend oriented person, so leaving them and coming to DC by myself was hard, but this has been the greatest learning experience of my life so far”—read about how these Nazareth College students braved DC and what it ultimately taught them.

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Q&A with Denzel Averhart, Spring 2018 Intern at The Executive Office of the Mayor from Saint Xavier University

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Q&A with Denzel Averhart, Spring 2018 Intern at The Executive Office of the Mayor from Saint Xavier University

“Push yourself out of your comfort zone, and you may find that you can expand into areas you never thought possible”—read about Denzel Averhart’s experience interning at the DC Mayor’s office.

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Liza Long of Gustavus Adolphus College Discusses Spring 2018 DC Experience

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Liza Long of Gustavus Adolphus College Discusses Spring 2018 DC Experience

“Throughout the semester, I tracked legislation through the policy process and attended committee hearings on the hill. Writing for The Source was a really valuable way to learn about the nuances of the legislative process and confirm my interest in public policy.”

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Phoebe Thaler from Roger Williams Talks about the Experience of Interning with US Senator Tammy Baldwin Last Summer

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Phoebe Thaler from Roger Williams Talks about the Experience of Interning with US Senator Tammy Baldwin Last Summer

“Despite working on the hill all summer, I never ceased to be in awe walking through the capitol to deliver something important or seeing a Senator who I look up to in the hallway”—read more about Roger Williams student Phoebe Thaler’s internship with US Senator Tammy Baldwin.

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Marissa Palladini of Endicott College Speaks on Her Time as an Intern at the Supreme Court

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Marissa Palladini of Endicott College Speaks on Her Time as an Intern at the Supreme Court

“I performed various tasks throughout the Clerk’s Office, such as responding to case-related inquiries and maintaining case filings. In my free time, I would tour the city with friends, try out new restaurants, go to museums, go shopping, or go to special events”—read more about what it was like to intern at the Supreme Court for Marissa Palladini of Endicott College.

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Q&A WITH Alexandra Nigro, FALL 2017 INTERN AT NORTHEAST-MIDWEST INSTITUTE FROM URSINUS COLLEGE

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Q&A WITH Alexandra Nigro, FALL 2017 INTERN AT NORTHEAST-MIDWEST INSTITUTE FROM URSINUS COLLEGE

“One critical aspect for me was experiencing a multitude of different things around the city. One of my favorite activities was when I attended a Symphony on the West Lawn of the Capitol building”—read about Alexandra Nigro of Ursinus College’s internship at the Northeast-Midwest Institute.

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OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE STUDENT MEIGHANN MAHONEY DISCUSSES FALL 2017 DC EXPERIENCE

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OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE STUDENT MEIGHANN MAHONEY DISCUSSES FALL 2017 DC EXPERIENCE

“One of the more unique things that I did this semester was register for a Researcher Card at the Library of Congress to gain access to the actual Library. I also became very close with the other students in the program and we often spent time together, either in the apartments or on trips to the city”—read about Occidental student Meighann Mahoney’s experience in DC with an internship at the International Affairs office in the US Department of Justice’s Criminal Division.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN STUDENT KEVIN MATHIESON DISCUSSES FALL 2017 DC EXPERIENCE

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN STUDENT KEVIN MATHIESON DISCUSSES FALL 2017 DC EXPERIENCE

“An internship is supposed to be a learning experience, but you have to approach this differently than you would a college lecture. Get ready to spend a lot of time listening”—read about University of New Haven student Kevin Mathieson’s internship at the Wilson Center’s Middle East Program.

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Ursinus College Student Charlotte Rohrer Discusses Spring 2017 DC Experience

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Ursinus College Student Charlotte Rohrer Discusses Spring 2017 DC Experience

“One experience I would recommend is going to different events, be it at embassies or think tanks. They are always worth it and often free!”—read about Ursinus student Charlotte Rohrer’s internship at the Peace Corps.

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Lynn University Senior Broadens Horizons on Capitol Hill

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Lynn University Senior Broadens Horizons on Capitol Hill

“As an intern, I had a wide array of responsibilities. From attending briefings to answering constituent calls, to running errands, I found myself doing something new each day. However, the best part of my internship had to be the relationships I developed with my co-workers”—read about Lynn University student Shahmir Lodhi’s experience interning at Congresswoman Diana Degette’s office.

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Augustana College Student Explores DC's History and Gains Experience for Career at the Office of the Attorney General, Family Services Division

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Augustana College Student Explores DC's History and Gains Experience for Career at the Office of the Attorney General, Family Services Division

“The experience I have had thus far is incredible and truly indescribable. I wake up every morning looking forward to going to work, assisting the two attorneys I am assigned to, and learning as much as possible. The people in my office have gone out of their way to assure I am getting the most from this opportunity”—read about how Augustana College student Haylie Arndt has fared at her internship at the Office of the Attorney General.

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Bond University student gains insight into think tank world of policy and academia at Woodrow Wilson International Center For Scholars

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Bond University student gains insight into think tank world of policy and academia at Woodrow Wilson International Center For Scholars

“The Internship Seminar is aimed at creating the professional you. This semester we have undertaken informational interviews, discussed current news and issues, and explored topics such as salary negotiation and professional social media. All of the assessment tasks and class engagements are equipping us with the necessary skills for ‘the real world’”—read about Bond University student Kathryn Randle’s internship at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars.

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Colby-Sawyer College Student Discovers DC's Hidden Gems and New Skills at Senator Ayotte's Office

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Colby-Sawyer College Student Discovers DC's Hidden Gems and New Skills at Senator Ayotte's Office

“Working in the various offices, legislation, press, the front office, has given me a new understanding and appreciation for the work that goes on in a Senate office. I have learned and use numerous skills that I would not have gotten anywhere else”—learn about Colby-Sawyer student Aaron Dupuis’ internship in his home state senator’s office and his thoughts on moving to DC from a small town.

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