Academic Internship Program

Ahiza Carillo, a criminal justice major at the University of Arizona, spent her summer as an outreach intern at Multicultural Community Service through TWC’s Academic Internship Program.

Frostburg State CS major Christ Gouala interned in IT at APTA through The Washington Center, building 20+ web pages and gaining cybersecurity experience.

TWC alum Andy Fisher on how one 10-week Washington Center internship launched a 40-year career in politics and communications.

A political science and public service major from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Elyssa Looney spent years pushing for social change in her home state.

Bianca Talarico, an English major at Saint Joseph's University, completed The Washington Center’s National Security Seminar and left knowing she wanted a second TWC experience.

Inna Osetrova didn't come to Washington, D.C. simply to build her résumé. During her semester with TWC, she found the conversations, networks and real-world exposure that clarified her direction.

When Vic Winderix arrived in Washington, D.C. for his final semester abroad, he had a computer science degree nearly in hand and almost no experience with artificial intelligence.

Tevin Ali came to Washington, D.C. in 2016 as a science student. He left with something he didn't know he had.

Thomas Callahan, a senior Political Science major at Hofstra University, interned at Potomac Advocates, a consulting and government relations firm for the Academic Internship Program.

Through The Washington Center’s Academic Internship Program, Jack Hartung gained hands-on experience at the intersection of public health policy, legislative advocacy and pre-law studies.

Internships aren’t just about completing tasks; they’re opportunities to build relationships with professionals who can shape your career. Here’s how to turn your supervisor into a mentor.

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Every spring, a familiar sight returns to Washington, D.C. Students flood into offices for internships that promise career-launching opportunities. But this year, something’s different.

This summer, Ethan Espenship, a Senior at Florida State University, interned with the DACOR Bacon House Foundation as a Collections Intern via The Washington Center’s Academic Internship Program.

As a Cook Honors College student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and emerging media producer, Eyrinmarie has been busy with her summer internship in Washington, D.C.