Matthew Lawson

Matthew majored in political science at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. He was a TWC Spring 2018 Intern at the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, a Department of Defense regional center geared toward promoting international security cooperation through facilitated dialogue and academic expertise.

  • How to Network: The Key to Professional Success

    How to Network: The Key to Professional Success

    As a political science major, there’s no better place to be than D.C. But with so many professionals in my fields of interest, it’s integral that I take the steps necessary to promote my personal...

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  • Intern Bracketology: Ranking My D.C. Experiences

    Intern Bracketology: Ranking My D.C. Experiences

    If you’re like me, the end of the college basketball tournament is one of the most emotional parts of the year. To continue the fun, I’ve created my own bracket highlighting the best experiences...

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  • From Intern to Young Professional

    From Intern to Young Professional

    A politics-based internship in Washington D.C. can be both exhilarating and exhausting. With a schedule that’s constantly changing, I need to stay sharp both inside and outside of the workplace....

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  • Spending a Day in Old Town

    Spending a Day in Old Town

    Many of the suburbs around the city offer their own unique experiences unlike anything you’ll be able to find in the city. One of these suburbs, Old Town Alexandria, is one of the best places for...

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  • My "Only in D.C." Experience

    My "Only in D.C." Experience

    At only 20 years old, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting some of the world’s most important and recognizable cities. Of all of the places I’ve had the opportunity to visit, no city has provided me...

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  • Stocking Up: Comparing NoMA Grocery Stores

    Stocking Up: Comparing NoMA Grocery Stores

    Walmart, Giant or Harris Teeter? After three weeks of comprehensive study, one of these businesses proves cheaper than the rest.

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  • Finding Creative Ways to Stay Fit

    Finding Creative Ways to Stay Fit

    Whether it’s lifting weights, attending dance classes, or running laps, there’s something for everyone when it comes to working out in D.C. For me, I tend to take a different approach.

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  • 5 Ways D.C. Interns Can Stretch their Grocery Budgets

    5 Ways D.C. Interns Can Stretch their Grocery Budgets

    I’ve quickly learned that the best way to save money in this city is through meal preparation. Here are five ways hungry college students everywhere can accomplish this.

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  • A Hectic First Day

    A Hectic First Day

    In hindsight, last week might’ve been just about the worst possible time to start an internship at the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center.

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