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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International Student Program Guide
Learn more about programs for international students at The Washington Center.
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Global Competencies Internship Program Giving global citizens a competitive edge and upward mobility throughout their career.
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Global Competencies Program Components
TWC's Global Competencies Program for international students is designed for high performing seniors, recent college graduates or students currently enrolled in graduate school. Learn more.
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8:39Watch VideoJ-1 Visa Orientation
The J-1 Visa Orientation is an opportunity for international students to learn step-by-step how they will secure the J-1 Visa.
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Read ArticleAlumni Q&A with Stacey Berry of York University
An internship in the U.S. helped Canadian alumna Stacey Berry figure out her career direction: “The Washington Center really helped me to narrow the kind of career that I wanted to do.”
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Read ArticleGlobal Competencies Participants Discover D.C.'s Booming Tech Industry
Students find out that D.C. is a place where startups can thrive.
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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 ArticleAlumni Q&A with Minseok Kim, Spring 2016 International Intern from Korea
Reaching The Washington Center internship program was an arduous journey for South Korean student Minseok Kim.
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Read Article[Election] Week in the Life of a Political Science Intern
Working in Washington, D.C. means that depending on the news cycle, events outside of your control can open up new possibilities.
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Read ArticleAlumni Q&A with University of Toronto Student and Entrepreneur Swish Goswami
Manu “Swish” Goswami is an entrepreneur, an in-demand speaker and a TWC alum. The constantly active Swish explored D.C. and the political realm during his internship in 2016.
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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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Building the TOMODACHI Generation Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program A 2-week seminar for students with Japanese citizenship.
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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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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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Cordova & Fernós Internship Program Helping young Puerto Rican leaders shape a stronger future for the Island.
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Read ArticleCordova & Fernós Interns Meet with Univision's Bob Llamas
Students from the Córdova & Fernós Internship Program met with a top Univision executive during a meet-and-greet breakfast.
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Governors Internship Program
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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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The U.S.-Panama Innovation, Competitiveness and Leadership Program Empowering the next generation of Panamanian leaders.
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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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4:53Watch VideoA Day In The Life of a TWC Intern
The Fall 2015 cohort created this video and showed it to everyone at Commencement last Dec 11, 2015. Congratulations, Fall 2015 students!
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