Preparing for D.C.
Preparing for your professional semester at The Washington Center? Browse our pre-arrival resources.
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What Should I Wear? The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Dress Codes
Dressing for work can be tricky, whether you’re in the office or working remotely. Use this guide to get familiar with your office dress code and build a work-ready wardrobe.
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Budgeting and Transportation
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Directions to RAF
Find directions to get to The Washington Center's RAF (Residential and Academic Facility) located in Washington, D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood.
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Getting to TWC from D.C.’s Airports
Flying to D.C. for your internship? These tips and tricks will help you get to The Washington Center’s Residential and Academic Facility (RAF) from each of D.C.’s airports.
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Budgeting for Your Semester in D.C.
Find out how much to budget for a semester in D.C. This sheet breaks down estimated costs of entertainment, groceries, eating out and transportation for the average intern.
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How to Live Each Week in D.C. on a Budget
Money can always be a concern, whether you’re at your home university or in Washington, D.C. So, how much can you reasonably expect to spend week-to-week during a semester with The Washington...
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Life in D.C. See what our students are up to in D.C. through their Instagram takeovers.
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Transportation Options for D.C. Interns
Washington, D.C. is 68 square miles, and it can take some work to navigate if you don’t know how to best to get around the city.
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A Five Step Guide to D.C.’s Metro System
Getting around on public transportation can be daunting. This guide will get you one step closer to commuting like a local.
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Tips Every Intern Should Know Before Using the D.C. Metro
Whether you come from a city comparatively larger or smaller than Washington, D.C., the public transit system - the Metro - will take some getting used to, for sure.
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What to Wear
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Three Things I Missed When Budgeting for My Internship
Washington, D.C. is by far one of the most budget friendly cities for students, offering an incredible amount of free entertainment and activities.
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How Much Does an Intern in D.C. Spend a Week?
Living in Washington, D.C. for the summer was absolutely life-changing. I learned so many new skills at my internship, but perhaps the most important skill I learned while here was how to budget.
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How to Create a Professional Wardrobe on an Intern's Budget (Men's Edition)
Let’s face it guys… clothing can be expensive, and professional clothing can be really expensive. Developing a Capitol Hill-worthy closet can be daunting, but fear not, my fellow FAFSA recipient!...
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Making the Most of Your Experience
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What Do D.C. Interns Wear to Work?
Someone’s style of dress can easily influence your first impression of them. Whether you are at the movies, the grocery store or even a sporting event, someone is noticing what you have on.
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Living in D.C.
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The Florida Girl's Guide to Winter in D.C.
Going to a place with seasons is a big change for this Florida girl. While D.C. may not have winters like Minnesota, winter in D.C. is still cold, rainy and can be very unpredictable.
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Survival Guide to Your First Week at an Internship
Whether you’re a seasoned intern or just starting out, the first week at a new office can be challenging. Here’s your one-stop guide to surviving the first few days.
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DOs and DON’Ts to Make the Most of Your Internship
Back on #NationalInternDay, TIME posted an article referring to internships as the new entry-level job. The article reflects employers’ increasingly held expectation that first-time job seekers go...
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Related Resources
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An Intern's Guide to Navigating D.C.'s Professional World
In Washington D.C., nothing is constant. Every day, new legislation is proposed and amended, businesses emerge and grow, and one event can entirely change an economic or political landscape.
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Conquering the Fears of Starting An Internship
Moving to a new city can be scary. Starting a new job can be scary. Meeting new people can be scary. Can you imagine doing all three at once? These were the thoughts flooding my mind as the start...
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Four Essential Things You Never Thought to Pack for a D.C. Internship
When packing for your semester in D.C., you're bound to forget a few things - especially these four commonly forgotten items.
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Fields of Corn to Fields of History: What I Learned Moving from the Midwest to Washington, D.C.
As a Midwesterner, I was in for some culture shock moving to D.C. However, I quickly learned there is something for everyone in D.C., even for a small-town girl like me.
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Nervous About Your Internship?
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The D.C. Intern's Must Have Apps
Adjusting to city life can be a little difficult especially if you’re coming from a small town like me. One of the benefits of being an intern in D.C. is that I’m able to rely on phone apps to...
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