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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Watch VideoDigital Info Session
Learn more about The Washington Center Experience from application to arrival.
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3:13Watch VideoWhat is TWC?
Get a quick overview of what an internship experience through The Washington Center can look like for you!
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Read ArticleFour Reasons You Need an Internship
Ask yourself this: Do you want a job right out of college? If you answered ‘yes’ then read on.
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Sample Internship Sites
Hundreds of nonprofit, international, private sector, and government agencies host Washington Center interns each year. This list is not exhaustive and includes only a subset of organizations at which
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Read ArticleA Week in the Life of a Public Policy Major Interning at a D.C. Nonprofit
Kelia, a Public Policy major from Arizona State University, shares what a week is like as an intern at a Washington, D.C. nonprofit.
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1:16Watch VideoInternship Combines Passions, Leads to Important Self Discoveries
“What you learn about yourself is life-changing.” Bonita Bellal of Suffolk University credits her TWC experience with helping her discover what she wants in a career.
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Read ArticleFitchburg State Students Gain Valuable Career Experience, Build Networks in Washington, D.C.
Since 2001, Fitchburg State University students have been coming to The Washington Center (TWC) to intern, build their professional networks and establish a solid foundation to launch their careers.
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1:20Watch VideoIntern Spotlight with IUP's Kane Rhinehart
Kane Rhinehart, a student from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, talks about how his internship with Voice of America and the TWC experience helped him develop professionally.
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Read ArticleThink Tank Internship Provided St. Lawrence Student with Career Direction, Professional Connections
St. Lawrence University senior Jacob Ciolek credits The Washington Center with introducing him to a diverse cast of friends, a mentor and the work experience needed to launch his career.
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Read ArticleWhy You Should Apply Early for a D.C. Internship
Aside from getting a head start on your Washington D.C. internship experience, there are a few other reasons you should apply to the Washington Center early.
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Academic Internship Program
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D.C. Internship Experience Infographic
Find out what you'll being doing each week as a TWC Intern in our exciting and active home of Washington, D.C.!
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Understanding TWC's LEAD Colloquium
LEAD stands for Leadership, Engagement, Achievement, and Development. TWC's LEAD Colloquium helps you become more career-ready in tangible ways.
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The Evening Course
During your professional semester at The Washington Center, you'll take part in an evening course one night a week. You could fulfill a requirement for your major or experience a course you could only
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Read ArticleFear Not! Our ELOs Make Your Post-TWC Career Step a Confident Step
What comes after your semester in D.C.? Whether you come to The Washington Center with a career plan in mind or have no idea where it should go, you’ll need expert direction that wraps up the sum...
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Nicholas Midei, Waynesburg University
Interning with the U.S. Marshals Service allowed Waynesburg University's Nicholas Midei to see if Washington, D.C. was the right fit for his criminal justice career.
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Read ArticleHow to Plan Ahead for Your Professional Semester Experience
Taking any time off campus requires lots of preparation in advance — between commitments to student organizations and requirements to graduate on time, it’s important to make sure you’ve got...
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Holly Burke, Grand Valley State University
Holly Burke traded her small campus in Michigan for a D.C. internship with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The experience helped her develop networking and other professional skills.
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Read ArticleGaining Strength and Insight Through the LEAD Colloquium
Although there are many different classes and activities to choose from at The Washington Center, there is one class that we all take part in: the LEAD Colloquium.
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3:08Watch VideoThe Washington Center Experience
A Washington Center internship experience can transform and shape your professional life for years to come. Learn more.
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View ResourceWhat to Expect After Acceptance
This infographic breaks down the steps and processes you can expect to follow once you have been accepted into The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.
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