“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.
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.
Read More“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.
Read More“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.
Read More“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.
Read More“I attended networking events, took self-guided tours of all the FREE museums D.C has to offer, joined a dance team to cater to my dancer’s lifestyle, went to happy hours with my roommates, played 8-ball pool in my penthouse, became a foodie (D.C has great food) and overall lived my best life”—read about how Raul Navarette of Dominican University spent his time in DC while interning at US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Read More“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.
Read More“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.
Read More“Coming into the program, I didn't know if I'd like my internship, my roommates, or even the city itself but by not setting any expectations and not being close-minded, I did some of my best work at a really cool job, I made friends from around the world, and I absolutely fell in love with DC and everything it has to offer”—read about Alicia Dutkiewicz, an Econ major from Saint Xavier who interned at the Washington DC Economic Partnernship.
Read More“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.
Read More“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.
Read More“Thanks to the reporters and producers I was even able to put together multiple demo reels of stand ups and newscasts involving news and sports stories. As someone who is aspiring to be a television news reporter, this was the most hands-on experience an intern like me could’ve had”—read about Colby-Sawyer student Richard Damas’ internship at ABC7 News Channel.
Read More“Washington DC is a truly beautiful place, filled with exciting places and the brightest, perhaps busiest, people. It has been an absolute whirlwind and an experience that has taught me so much about myself and the world”—read about Bond University student Caroline Foley’s experience interning abroad at the United Nations.
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