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Transforming Today's Students into Tomorrow's Leaders

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C., for academic credit. The largest program of its kind, The Washington Center has 80 full-time staff and more than 50,000 alumni, many of whom are in leadership positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

 

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For more than 35 years, students have found The Washington Center’s program an excellent means of finding that kind of opportunity, enriching their studies and launching their careers. Learn more.

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Experience Transforms

For over 35 years, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars has helped more than 50,000 students from around the world gain valuable experience, and set them on a course of achievement, leadership and engagement in their communities. In a recent survey, 98% of TWC interns said our program significantly strengthened their career prospects. Now, our alumni are leaders in virtually every field -- public service, journalism, business, law, medicine, education, and more.
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Internship Programs

Fall & Postgrad
08/28/13 - 12/14/13

Fall Quarter
08/28/13 - 11/08/13

Deadlines
Competitive: 05/03/13
Regular: 06/14/13

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Academic Seminars

Top Secret
05/19/13 - 05/24/13
Washington, D.C.
Deadline: 04/22/13

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TWC Now
Spring 2013 Commencement Ceremony: Reflecting on a Transformational Experience
The Washington Center congratulated the newest editions to our alumni network, that’s over 50,000 strong, at our Spring 2013 Commencement Ceremony. After 15 weeks of reflection and transformation in...
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May 8, 2013


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Advocating for Middle East Peace on Capitol Hill
Lorena Bezerra is a Brazilian immigrant from Florida International University who once taught piano and owned her small business. She never thought she would become an expert on the Israeli-...
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May 6, 2013


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