Internships

An integrated mix of work experience and academics

Washington, D.C. Program
There's no better way to launch a career than with The Washington Center's internship programs. Learn about our diverse programs available to U.S. and international students.
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Career-Specific Programming
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The Internship Experience
Intern Abroad Program
Discover how you can combine an internship with study abroad through our exciting academic internship program in London, England.
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Eligibility & Application
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The Intern Abroad Experience
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Additional Programs
Learn about partially and fully funded academic internship programs for students in the U.S. and around the world.
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Seminars

One to two week intensive academic seminars

Upcoming Seminars
Find out how to apply, dates, costs and housing information.
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Top Secret Academic Seminar
In-Depth Learning
Learn from the experts in foreign affairs, news and media, politics in more in these intensive seminars.
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A Typical Day
Academic Credit
Interact with Today's Newsmakers
Strongly Academic
A View into Washington
Explore our wide range of academic seminar topics from global affairs to the presidential inauguration.
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Attend an Academic Seminar
Getting Started
Important Issues
In Others' Words
Faculty
Get involved by bringing students from your university or build your own program to complement a course.
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Bring a Class or Group
Customized Programs
Faculty Opportunities: Come as a teacher or a student

Partnerships

Colleges & universities, internship sites, donors, etc.

Colleges and Universities
Partner with TWC to provide students academic semesters, summer terms and seminars in Washington, D.C. and abroad.
Internship Sites
Give students an invaluable chance to test drive a career by mentoring those who may one day lead an organization or industry.
Corporations
Join TWC in crafting new experiential learning opportunities through sponsoring scholarships, programs, capital projects, or other essential needs.
Governments
Play a crucial role in helping students become active and engaged leaders in their societies.
Federal Agencies
Recruit the best and brightest young talent through a TWC’s customized federal partnerships.
Individuals
Be a part of TWC’s continuing work by promoting TWC’s programs, recruiting students, or giving towards essential programs.

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Alumni

Top Secret Academic Seminar

When:

May 19, 2013 8:00 AM to May 25, 2013 12:00 PM

Where:

Washington, D.C.

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During this seminar, students will explore the inner workings of the U.S. national security landscape with nationally recognized journalists, politicians, political analysts, and scholars as your guides; expand their knowledge of American and international politics through on-site visits to such places as Capitol Hill, executive agencies, embassies, think tanks, and media organizations in Washington, D.C.; and engage in and network with nationally and internationally recognized public officials and business professionals to develop their sense of civic engagement and enhance their leadership skills and expertise.

Check-in

May 19, 2013

Check-out

May 25, 2013

Application Deadline

April 22, 2013

How to Apply

Begin an online application.

Learn more about this seminar.

Sample Internship Sites

Host Interns

New Internship Site Registration Form
This registration form is the first step in the screening process for new internship sites. The Internship Management Team will review your registration form to assure compliance with its evaluation criteria, and follow-up with a phone call and/or visit to your site to complete the evaluation process.

All

All TWC events.

Political Leadership Program Symposium: Lobbyists, Legislators, and Policy-Makers

Mon, 2013-03-25 13:00 to Mon, 2013-03-25 13:00

Grad School Fair

Mon, 2013-04-01 13:00 to Mon, 2013-04-01 13:00

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