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.
Two Invaluable Yet Unexpected Skills TWC Taught Me
As my semester in D.C. comes to an end, I have been reflecting on what this experience with…
[Election] Week in the Life of a Political Science Intern
“A week is a long time in politics” is a phrase that this political science graduate hears ad…
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Be a D.C. Intern
Choosing between Fall-Summer-Spring to do an internship in Washington, D.C. is a lot like a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors.…
How Networking Led to a Dream Opportunity at a Top News Station
Having the opportunity to visit and shadow at ABC 7, one of the top news stations in Washington,…
Ways to Combat Stress As a Young Intern in D.C.
As a prospective TWC intern, I romanticized about what interning in D.C. would be like… meeting new people,…
3 Disability Accommodations to Address Regarding Your Workplace
When I started my internship, I was nervous about how to ensure I received the disability accommodations I…
VET Initiative Summer Solidified Anthony’s Career Path Leading to His Current Job
Anthony enlisted while still in high school, and served as a Marine before graduating college with honors. A…
Passion for Radio Led Navy Vet to An Internship and Promising Career Path
Cedric is a Navy vet who has converted his passion for music and radio into a promising career…
5 Reasons Why D.C. Is A Great City for Sports Fans
With soccer, baseball, football, hockey and more, D.C. has a lot to offer on the sporting front. Whether…
Top 5 Places to Go in D.C. After 5 p.m.
D.C. is a wonderful place to live, filled with culture, museums, and an unmatched culinary scene. Unfortunately, D.C.…
Air Force Reservist Welcomed Opportunity to Step Out of Comfort Zone and Grow Her Network
Rose is an Air Force reservist that is studying and working in the same area she was trained…
From Corn Fields to City Crowds: How the Midwest Differs from D.C.
Moving to a new region and new metro setting can be nerve-racking, especially if you do not know…