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  • Student Garners Professional Insight to Pursue Career in Foreign Service

    Student Garners Professional Insight to Pursue Career in Foreign Service

    University of Colorado Boulder student Luke Hahn interned at a national security think tank as part of the CU in D.C. program.

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  • Embassy Internship Inspires Career in Immigration Law

    Embassy Internship Inspires Career in Immigration Law

    Internship experience at the Embassy of El Salvador inspires Arkansas State University student to pursue a career in law and advocate for individuals in her home state of Arkansas. 

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  • Internship Affirms Pre-Med Student’s Passion for Healthcare

    Internship Affirms Pre-Med Student’s Passion for Healthcare

    East Tennessee State University student Samuel Garcia experienced a career awakening after his internship with the National Hispanic Medical Association.

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  • TWC Student Helps Create Opportunities for Afghan Refugees via Internship with Lawyers Without Borders

    TWC Student Helps Create Opportunities for Afghan Refugees via Internship with Lawyers Without Borders

    Maroua Rahaoui, an undergraduate student at Worcester State University had a vision of coming to Washington, D.C. and making a difference.

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  • Student Expands Network Through Political Internship

    Student Expands Network Through Political Internship

    Florida Atlantic University student Jake Walsh spent a summer interning with the Bipartisan Policy Center.

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  • DSU Students Explore Careers and Culture Through D.C.’s Vibrant Community

    DSU Students Explore Careers and Culture Through D.C.’s Vibrant Community

    Students from Delaware State University come to The Washington Center (TWC) each year to build meaningful connections and professional experience that will help springboard their careers.   

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  • How D.C. Semester Can Inspire You to Take Action

    How D.C. Semester Can Inspire You to Take Action

    Bentley University student Bobby Olejarczyk knew he’d be learning about justice and equity in his U.S. Department of Education internship, but his experience exceeded his expectations.

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  • STIPDG Intern Gains Hands-On Experience and New Connections

    STIPDG Intern Gains Hands-On Experience and New Connections

    Howard University student Ashley-Danielle Bickerstaff shares her experience with the Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups.

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  • Intern Makes an Impact Through Work with Nonprofit Organization

    Intern Makes an Impact Through Work with Nonprofit Organization

    Supported by a scholarship from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, Sarah’s internship at Offender Aid and Restoration generated change in the lives of those who have experienced incarceration.

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  • Internship Opens Doors to Career in Federal Government

    Internship Opens Doors to Career in Federal Government

    Supported by a scholarship from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, Emily’s TWC experience has shown her that there are myriad of pathways to a rewarding career in the Federal Government.

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  • The Washington Center Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator Program to Build Access and Equity for College to Career Pathways

    The Washington Center Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator Program to Build Access and Equity for College to Career Pathways

    This first program from TWC’s Innovation Institute is designed to engage historically marginalized learners with career exploration, mentorship and networking in one of the fastest growing and...

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  • SAMHSA Intern Puts His Passion Toward Behavioral Health Research

    SAMHSA Intern Puts His Passion Toward Behavioral Health Research

    Xavier University graduate Eddie Owsley-Longino gained additional skills and discovered new career possibilities through an internship with SAMHSA.

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  • SAMHSA Intern Finds Meaningful Work on Projects That Could Impact Millions

    SAMHSA Intern Finds Meaningful Work on Projects That Could Impact Millions

    Jorge Garcia-Cordero found challenging and rewarding work, while discovering his career goals, through an internship with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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  • Internship Experience Helps Student Navigate the Congressional World

    Internship Experience Helps Student Navigate the Congressional World

    During his summer with TWC, Christopher Rosati from The College of New Jersey learned the importance of networking and got a taste of government responsibilities. 

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  • Intern Spotlight: Lauren Hickey0:55

    Intern Spotlight: Lauren Hickey

    Lauren Hickey, a student from DePauw University, interned at The Charles Group consulting firm during her semester with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.

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  • CDC Intern Applies Academic Studies to Important Vaccine Policy Project

    CDC Intern Applies Academic Studies to Important Vaccine Policy Project

    University of Georgia graduate student Shriya Bhatnagar shares how her internship experience with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave her direction, motivation, and insight into...

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  • Intern Spotlight: Isabella Ronson0:56

    Intern Spotlight: Isabella Ronson

    Isabelle Ronson, a student from the University of New Hampshire, interned at the Foundation on Economic Trends during her semester with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.

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  • Intern Spotlight: Fradely Delacruz1:03

    Intern Spotlight: Fradely Delacruz

    Fradely Delacruz, a student from Monmouth University, interned with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute during her semester with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.

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  • Why You Should Do an Internship During Your Senior Year

    Why You Should Do an Internship During Your Senior Year

    Zachary Blair-Andrews traded in his final months at the University of South Florida for a semester in Washington, D.C. to get a jumpstart on a career in politics.

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  • Intern Spotlight: Bobby Olejarczyk1:11

    Intern Spotlight: Bobby Olejarczyk

    Bobby Olejarczyk, a student from Bentley University, interned with U.S. Department of Education during his semester with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.

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