Academic Internship Program
Transform your major into an exciting career while living, working and learning with a Washington, D.C. internship. Learn more about The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.
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Read ArticleGrant Bane’s AIP Experience: Enhancing Scenic Beauty and Professional Ambitions
This summer, Grant A Bane, a Public Relations major from the University of Colorado-Boulder, interned with Scenic America to help preserve the nation's scenic beauty.
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Embracing Growth and Professional Development as an Intern at the Assuaged Foundation
Chris Parris Jr., a Mass Communications major at Frostburg State University, joined TWC’s Summer 2024 Academic Internship Program and interned at the Assuaged Foundation.
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Read ArticleEmpowered by Experience: Brazilian Student Finds Clarity and Confidence Through TWC's AIP Program
Heloisa Ramires joined TWC’s Spring 2024 AIP program as an international student from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Interning at Lean Construction Institute...
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Read ArticleFinding Purpose: How An Internship Shaped This Student’s Goals in Human Services
Tess Mason-DiBurgo, a Human Services major at Fitchburg State University, interned at Voices for a Second Chance during Spring 2024 AIP.
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Read ArticleHow a TWC Experience Sparked an Influential and Award-Winning Career in Cybersecurity
Dina Atwell is a Spring 2012 alumna of TWC’s Academic Internship Program. The skills, experiences and, most of all, networks that she built during her program are fueling an amazing career in...
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Read ArticleInternational Affairs Major Builds Skills, Networks and Shapes a Career Pathway via Powerful Research-Based Internship Project
Antonia Zito, an international relations major at University of Washington, recently served as a research intern at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Studies (WJPC)...
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Read ArticleD.C. Internship Experience Helps Grand Valley State University Student Build Stronger Connections to Western Michigan Home
It may sound counterintuitive but the experience as an intern for Congresswoman Hillary Scholten's office in Washington, D.C., through The Washington Center's (TWC) Academic Internship Program...
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Read ArticleNetworking Opportunities Throughout D.C.-Based Internship Fuels University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student’s Professional Dreams
Janiya Pettus, a political science major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, undertook an internship journey with National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS).
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Read ArticleOn-Air and Behind the Camera, TCU Student Fuels Her TV Dreams
Texas Christian University Student Ella Mercer interned at WTTG-TV, the local FOX 5 D.C. TV station. Her experiences in front of and behind the camera, including reporting, shooting footage...
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Read ArticleGovernment Relations Internship Expands Stockton University Student’s Professional Network and Fuels Passion to be a Human Rights Lawyer
Detty-Maidanove Exantus, a Political Science major attending Stockton University interned at Bramer Group during Fall 2023.
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Read ArticleFirst Generation Student Advocates for Immigrant Rights
Towson University student Jackie Martinez always aspired to become an immigration lawyer. Her passion for advocating for those who are underrepresented led her to her internship with Ayuda Inc.
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Read ArticleNetworking and Hands-On Internship Projects Expand Comms Major’s Career Possibilities
Interning within a marketing and communications team at the nonprofit Complete College America helped Ember Brummitt, an undergrad at East Tennessee State University majoring in mass communications...
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Read ArticleDelaware State University Students Expand Career Horizons in D.C.
The Washington Center and Delaware State University continue their collaboration to fuel students’ exploration of careers and create networks and experiences that will help kick-start their futures.
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Read ArticleNorth Carolina-Based Learner With Military Background Explores Advocacy Opportunities to Support Refugees
Dante DeMarzo, an undergraduate at University of North Carolina, combined his organizational and creative skills to help deliver a high-profile event in D.C. supporting refugee families.
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Read ArticleStudent Gains Confidence Through Work With Nonprofit Organization
Northern Arizona University student Dayana Guzman interned at Jubilee Housing as a Resident Services Coordinator.
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Read ArticleExperiencing the Global Perspective of Government Affairs via a D.C. Based Internship
Trisha Binwade, an undergraduate at University of Washington dove into the complex area of international policy during her internship at S&P Global.
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Read ArticleA First-Time Intern Becomes Part of the Team at One of the World’s Largest Brands
Stepping through the doors of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies and well-known brands might be daunting for some, but not Cassidy Crawford, a first-generation undergrad.
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Read ArticleStudent Garners Professional Insight to Pursue Career in Foreign Service
University of Colorado Boulder student Luke Hahn interned at a national security think tank as part of the CU in D.C. program.
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Read ArticleEmbassy Internship Inspires Career in Immigration Law
Internship experience at the Embassy of El Salvador inspires Arkansas State University student to pursue a career in law and advocate for individuals in her home state of Arkansas.
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Read ArticleInternship Affirms Pre-Med Student’s Passion for Healthcare
East Tennessee State University student Samuel Garcia experienced a career awakening after his internship with the National Hispanic Medical Association.
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