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.
National Security Seminar Q&A with Evan Kinney
In May, over 60 students from around the world descended on Washington, D.C. for our two-week National Security…
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…
Get to Know NoMa
If you’re currently asking yourself, “What’s NoMa, and why am I going to be there?” this will explain…
Free Career Development Events as an Intern
Coming from Eastern Kentucky in rural Appalachia, all the career development opportunities in D.C. never fail to impress…
The Washington Center Announces the 2018 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellows
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce the selection of…
A Day in the Life of a National Archives Intern
A “typical” day in D.C. looks different depending on where you are interning. You could be planning an…
How to Network: The Key to Professional Success
As a political science major, there’s no better place to be than D.C. But with so many professionals…
Inspired by the Diversity in TWC’s Global Festival
TWC is full of students from diverse backgrounds. In recognition of this, every semester, they host an event…
How Much Does an Intern in D.C. Spend a Week?
Here’s a peek into my money diary, which outlines what and how much I spent in one week…
Intern Bracketology: Ranking My D.C. Experiences
If you’re like me, the end of the college basketball tournament is one of the most emotional parts…
How TWC Helps You Prepare for the Job Market
Although I’m not graduating until December, I have already taken several steps to prepare myself for life after…
Must-See Spots at the Cherry Blossom Festival
Because one can't quite predict when D.C.’s cherry blossoms will bloom, one of the great things about spending…