The Washington Center housing facilities are within close proximity to the Metro (subway) system. TWC will work with each student, on a case-by-case basis, to provide information and guidance on how to utilize public transportation. Mobility training will be provided if necessary. In addition, there will be an orientation session to answer questions about transportation, general accessibility issues, accommodations, internship sites, and special needs.

Interning abroad is an adventure that will require a little extra planning and preparation. This section details those things you should be aware of and the special requirements of this program.

Above all, now that you’ve been accepted into the Intern Abroad program, be sure to start the process of obtaining your visa for either the U.K. or Australia. More details are available here, and it’s crucial you don’t delay.

The U.S. State Department requires that international students coming with a J-1 visa have health insurance coverage, that includes:

• Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness.
• Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500.
• Expenses associated with the medical evacuation to my home country in the amount of $10,000.
• A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.

Health Insurance RequirementsThe insurance provider must meet at least one of the following requirements:

Housing is guaranteed for both your time in Washington, D.C., and abroad. The Washington Center has apartments in high-rise complexes in Washington, D.C., northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland. All are conveniently located near the Metro, shopping and nightlife. The housing abroad will be arranged by TWC’s partners in London and may either be shared dorm rooms or apartments. Housing is guaranteed but specific assignments for the Washington, D.C. portion of the program will be sent out two to four weeks before the program begins.

Welcome to The Washington Center! We are excited to begin working with you as you embark upon an amazing experience in Washington, D.C., or London. Through this program you’ll develop marketable skills, experience real-life challenges and be connected with the people and institutions that can help you get started on a meaningful career. The details provided here will help you prepare for and make the most of your experience.

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1005 3rd Street, NE, Washington, D.C.  20002

The Residential and Academic Facility at NoMa and the Residential Facility at Solaire both have high walk scores and parking is limited. Generally speaking, Washington, D.C. is a very walkable city and there are a good number of people in the city that do not own cars.

All undergraduate students must receive academic credit from their home universities in order to participate in the internship program. Academic credit is awarded by the home institution, not by The Washington Center. Graduate students wishing to receive credit facilitated by The Washington Center must enroll in one of the main internships programs (not the Postgraduate Professional Development Program).