A Smithsonian Internship, According to Maggie McClure of Dominican University
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Read about Dominican University student Maggie McClure’s experience interning at the Smithsonian National American History Museum.
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Laura Rusk of Elmhurst College on Her Internship at the House of Representatives
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Read about Laura Rusk’s experience at the House of Representatives in the office of Representative Ron Kind.
Read MoreHow This Student's Internship Changed Her Career Path
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Read about how Amelia Espinosa, a student from Gustavus Adolphus, changed her career path after an internship in DC with the Washington Internship Institute.
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Kaitlyn Aussenheimer
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Read about Fairfield student Katie Aussenheimer’s experience interning at the Center for Responsive Politics in DC through the Washington Internship Institute.
Read MoreStudents Answer Your FAQs
/In 2019, we started allowing our students to take over the Washington Internship Institute’s Instagram Story. Aside from showing us their favorite parts of DC, their internships, and their housing, students also took it upon themselves to answer questions from potential students! We compiled all of their answers here.
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Marissa Marquez
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Read about how Washington Internship Institute alumna Marissa Marquez has carried lessons from her experience into her career as an HR Business Partner.
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Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Wells
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Read about how Spring 2016 alumna Rachel Wells’ experience at the US Association of Former Members of Congress helped in her career pursuits and personal development.
Read MorePerspectives on Social Justice and the Law with Liz Chavez
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Read about Dominican University student Liz Chavez’s career-affirming internship at the American Bar Association.
Read MoreMonica Lebensztjen of Dominican University Gets a Unique Glimpse of the Legal Field in DC
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“My internship certainly didn’t disappoint, because through my daily tasks and interactions with co-workers, I am receiving the best possible glimpse of what working in the legal field is like”—read about Dominican University student Monica Lebensztjen’s internship at DC Law Students in Court.
Read MoreSara Snyder of Saint Francis Speaks on Her Time Interning with RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network)
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“I loved being on the hotline and playing a role in a visitor’s healing process, it really made me feel like I made an impact on someone’s life”—read about Saint Francis student Sara Snyder’s experience at RAINN.
Read MoreQ&A with Erick Elias of Farmingdale State College Interning with the Internal Revenue Service
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“The classes taught me how to become a more professional person and helped me get out of my comfort zone to develop connections”—Farmingdale student Erik Elias speaks on his internship experience at the IRS with the Washington Internship Institute.
Read MoreRyan Shea of Roger Williams talks about his Experience with VFW's National Legislative Services Office
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“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.
Read MoreNazareth College Students Speak on Their Times in DC
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“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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