Stories from The Washington Center
Your time here isn't just about your internship. It's about the experiences you have, the friends you meet and the stories you tell when you return home.
TWC’s Conventions Seminar Solidified My Political Career; Here’s How It Unfolded
Neil Deegan attended the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver through The Washington Center’s Campaign 2008 seminar series.…
Essential D.C. Neighborhoods Every Intern Should Visit
Whether you’re planning to stay in D.C. for a few months, or a few years, now is the…
Here’s the Top 3 Moments from National Security 2019
Every year, The Washington Center brings together college students, faculty and experts from across the country to explore…
Introducing Campaign 2020 Faculty Director for the RNC, Dr. Brendan Doherty
Dr. Brendan Doherty, professor of political science at the United States Naval Academy in Maryland, brings an intimate…
Introducing Campaign 2020 Faculty Director for the DNC, Dr. Julia Azari
Dr. Julia Azari, professor of political science at Marquette University in Wisconsin, is a TWC alumna of the…
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…
Alumni Q&A with Clarion University Grad Seth Ickes
Seth Ickes left his intimate, rural campus of Clarion University to intern with a policy nonprofit in D.C.…
Top 5 Skills Every Young Professional Should Have (and the Books that Teach Them)
What does it mean to be a successful young professional? What skills will make you stand out, especially…
Intern Spotlight: Hunter Johnson, Florida State University
Florida State’s Hunter Johnson never considered an internship prior to learning about The Washington Center. Yet TWC offered…
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Intern in D.C.
Choosing between Fall-Summer-Spring to do an internship in Washington, D.C. is a lot like a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors.…
Why Internships Are An Investment in Your Future
If you are thinking about an internship next semester, you may have lots of questions. What might my…
LEAD Beyond the Classroom
By the end of the semester, what can interns expect to take away from LEAD? With opportunities for…