Programs for International Students
The Washington Center empowers students around the globe through access to unique professional opportunities in Washington, D.C. We're also one of a few select non-universities able to offer J-1 visas for internships. Learn more about our programs for international students.
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View ResourceInternational Academic Internship Program 2025 One-Pager
Spend a summer or semester in Washington, D.C. and set yourself apart in today's competitive job market.
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Academic Internship Program
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Read ArticleTackling the Entry Level Job Market: How to Future Proof Your Career
Think landing your first job after college will be easy? Think again.
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4:47Watch VideoAccess & Opportunity
In this video, TWC students talk about the opportunities they have been afforded and capitalized on through their TWC internship experience.
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Accelerate Your Career
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Read ArticleSweet Success: How Vy Tran Helped Grow a Local Ice Cream Startup
Vy Tran’s summer internship wasn’t just about scooping ice cream – it was about scooping up new skills for her professional growth as well as new business opportunities for D/Lai Ice Cream.
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Read ArticleBuilding Data-Driven Insights with Temirlan Utegulov
From developing Power BI dashboards to streamlining reporting processes and crafting strategic insights, Temirlan is making a significant impact.
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Read ArticlePreparing for Tomorrow: The Path to Leadership for Puerto Rican Students
"The Córdova and Fernós Congressional Internship Program opened my eyes to opportunities that connect cultures, foster growth and prepare emerging leaders to give back." - Crystal Hernandez-Torres
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Read ArticleWhy Networking is Essential When Launching a Career in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic, high-paying, and rewarding fields today. With a global shortage of 3.5 million professionals, demand for skilled experts has never been higher.
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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 ArticleFueling Innovation and Equity with Cybersecurity Industry Partners
Learn more about Tentacle’s experience in the Cybersecurity Accelerator Program and how participating supports their operational and equity visions.
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Read ArticleTWC Students Have a Voice in the Future of Democracy at the Bipartisan Policy Center’s UnCon22 Event
30 TWC students from across America and around the globe participated in Un-Convention 2022 (UnCon22), an immersive day of seminars and discussions with viewpoints from across the political spectrum.
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Mark Montegriffo, University of Manchester Grad
Mark Montegriffo's love for American Politics drew him across the Atlantic to a communications internship at the D.C. public affairs firm Law Media Group.
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Read ArticleFinding Growth, Community at TWC
University of Toronto grad Manu “Swish” Goswami is an entrepreneur, an in-demand speaker and a TWC alum. He credits the experience with helping him find the confidence to become a better leader.
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Building the TOMODACHI Generation Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program A 2-week seminar for students with Japanese citizenship.
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Read ArticleFive Tips for An International Student Starting Their First American Work Experience
So you're thinking of traveling to America for your internship. Let's talk about some customs that relate to the working experience in the U.S that you should know.
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Read ArticleThe Can-EH-dian in D.C.
As a Canadian living in Washington, D.C., I do not quite consider myself an international student.
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Read ArticleHow My D.C. Internship Shaped my Career in Poli Sci
Navneet Gidda majored in political science at the University of Alberta. Her summer in D.C. helped her realize how many career possibilities exist for students who love the political world.
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Read ArticleTOMODACHI Students Propose Solutions for Tōhoku Region
U.S and Japanese students presented their final projects – the culmination of learning acquired while participating in the Building the TOMODACHI Generation program – to an audience of students...
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Cordova & Fernós Internship Program Helping young Puerto Rican leaders shape a stronger future for the Island.
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Read Article5 Key Takeaways from Week 1 of Building the TOMODACHI Generation Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program
This past Sunday, February 24th, marked the halfway point of this year’s Building the TOMODACHI Generation Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program.
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Read ArticleTWC Launches Third Seminar of Building the TOMODACHI Generation
TOMODACHI is an innovative, cross-cultural learning experience focused on developing cross-sector partnerships to tackle social challenges and master global leadership skills to work...
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9:41Watch VideoBuilding the TOMODACHI Generation
Building the TOMODACHI Generation is a ground-breaking, two-week program designed by The Washington Center, for Japanese students with an interest in leadership training.
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Read ArticleTWC Welcomes 100 Mexican Students from Public Universities
TWC welcomed 100 new students to D.C. as a part of its Mexico 100 program, designed for Mexican college students to to learn how to develop cross-sector partnerships that strengthen civil society...
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