The Intern Abroad placement process differs from that of the main programs in Washington, D.C., for both cultural and logistical reasons. Once you commit to the program by submitting your non-refundable $250 deposit (which, because it goes toward the cost of the program, is not an additional expense) your application materials will be sent to the internship placement team abroad.

After acceptance into the program, students requiring accommodations need to complete their application for services at least six weeks before their program's start date so that necessary arrangements for accommodations can be made. Each student’s need is considered on a case by case basis. Below are some examples of the requests we’ve fulfilled in the past.
Classroom and Workplace Accommodations

You will adapt quickly to living in D.C. with the right tips and tools from The Washington Center. Here are some things to remember if you’re coming from outside the U.S. to live and study:

Opening a Bank Account in the U.S. You will need to take your passport and a second form of ID to open a bank account. Make sure you have your housing address with you. Be sure there is a branch of the bank near your internship, The Washington Center or your housing facility.

The Washington Center’s goal is to ensure students with disabilities are equipped with the tools necessary to complete their classroom and workplace responsibilities, and live comfortably in TWC provided housing. TWC is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests and services.

Parents have an integral role to play in The Washington Center experience. TWC’s program teaches interns how to develop the practical skills they need to become fully self-sufficient.  Here are some of the things parents can do to help develop these skills:

Communicating with Friends and FamilyWhen you receive your housing placement, your contact information will also be provided. This will include your address and apartment phone number.

It is important to communicate this information to friends and family.  You should also let them know how, when and how often you’ll communicate with them while abroad. For example, you may want to let your parents know that you will call them once a week on Sundays. Be sure to stick to this schedule once abroad so that they don’t become concerned about you.

Packing

The refund and cancellation policy for the Intern Abroad program differ from the D.C. internship programs. Please read the policy carefully. You will be required to verify that you’ve read and understood it as part of the online application.

Every qualified student with a disability has the following rights:

• Equal access to programs, services, activities, and facilities available through The Washington Center.
• Reasonable and effective accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids as determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Appropriate confidentiality regarding information pertaining to disability, including disclosure, except as required by law

Every student with a disability has the responsibility to:

The Washington Center is committed to offering its opportunities to all students. If you are a student with a disability, please contact the Disability Services Office at disabilityservices@twc.edu to discuss how your accommodations can be met while abroad. Laws vary by country, so it is important to know ahead of time what will be available to you while abroad.