Explore the Nation’s Capital

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At The Washington Center, you not only get a great work experience and a great learning experience, you also get a great life experience.

Washington, D.C. is a city with so much to offer—impressive architecture and monuments, incredible museums, world-class performances of theater, great nightlife, a rich international community, and hundreds of restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world—you’ll be able to experience it all from a true insider’s perspective.

Living in Washington, D.C. is like nothing else in the world. The city’s energy is remarkable, at both work and play. There’s so much to be accomplished, and so much to see and do. It’s all at your doorstep as a Washington Center intern.

Things to do in D.C.

• World-famous monuments
• The lighting of the national tree during the winter
• The Smithsonian museums, including the National Air and Space Museum, National Gallery of Art and American History Museum (all free!)
• The Newseum, Spy Museum, United States Holocaust Memorial and art galleries
• World-class performances of theater, music and dance year-round at the Kennedy Center, Arena Stage and numerous other venues
• Cherry blossoms in the spring
• Concerts on the National Mall during the summer

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Student Services

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Housing, Career Services, Orientation/Commencement, Disability Services, and Events/Programs are coordinated by the dedicated and friendly staff in Student Services. They are available to help you make the most of your professional living experience. You’ll always have access to the resources they offer. Some of the events that Student Services commonly organize include:

• Career Boot Camp
• Professional workshops including Resume, Cover Letter, Networking, Job Search and much more.
• The International Festival
• Walking tours of Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods
• Fun events including BBQs and Ice Cream Socials
• Weekend Getaway’s to Baltimore, Atlantic City, Great Falls National Park, and more.

The professional staff of the Office of Student Services is here to make sure your experience is a positive one, and will do whatever they can to support you in the transition to the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Health Services

While The Washington Center does not have a clinic of its own, we strive to provide our students with access to the best resources available while they are interning in D.C. You’ll receive a list of nearby medical facilities and mental health resources. If you need temporary health care coverage for the semester, our Student Services team will connect you with places to obtain it; all students are required to have health insurance.

The health and safety of students is very important to The Washington Center. Washington, D.C., offices, residential buildings, and public transit systems have well-established procedures for responding to issues that arise. At orientation, you’ll be briefed on the emergency policies and procedures.

Additional Resources

• Disability Services [13]
• Eligibility [11]

Disability Services

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The Washington Center’s goal is to ensure that all students are equipped with the tools necessary to complete their classroom and workplace responsibilities and live comfortably in provided housing. We are 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.

 

After acceptance into the program, students requiring accommodation need to complete their application for services at least six weeks before arriving in D.C. so the necessary arrangements can be made. Each student’s need is considered on a case by case basis. Below are some of the requests we’ve been able to fulfill in the past.

 

Classroom Accommodations

• Note-takers
• Sign-language interpreting
• Real-time Captioning (CART)
• Course-by-phone
• Readers
• Alternative format materials (i.e. Braille, large print, etc.)
• Extended time for assignments

Workplace Accommodations

• Assistive technologies - both software and hardware (JAWS, TextHelp)
• Sign Language Interpreting
• Note-takers
• Readers
• Alternative format materials (i.e. Braille, large print, etc.)

Residence Accommodations

• Roll-in showers
• Hand-held shower heads
• Flashing smoke detectors
• Lowered appliances
• Electronic door openers