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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Sample Internship Sites
Career-Specific Programming
Program Costs & Scholarships
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
Program Costs & Scholarships
The Intern Abroad Experience
Sample Internship Sites
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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Prudential Foundation Global Citizens
The Ford Motor Company Global Scholars Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out this section for answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
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Academic Credit
Costs & Scholarships
Housing & Student Services

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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Top Secret Seminar

Top Secret Seminar, May 19-24, 2013, Washington, D.C.

Students will have the opportunity to 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 more.

Seminars

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Academic Seminars Shed New Light on Current Affairs

Explore a world of insight on the issues our country is talking about in these extraordinary and intensive learning experiences. Each academic seminar lasts between a few days to two weeks and offers an in-depth look into a range of timely topics ranging from public policy and media, to international affairs and electoral politics. Engage, question, and learn from leading voices, get insider’s access to embassies, Capitol Hill, and media or nongovernmental organizations. Immerse yourself in an incredible opportunity to hone your point of view on the nation, and the world.

A Real Education

TWC’s Academic Seminars are experiential learning at its finest. Reaching well beyond books and classrooms, opportunities include experiential fieldwork, relevant site visits or tours, panel interviews and small group discussions. Academic credit may be available at your home institution.

Top Secret Academic Seminar, May 12-24, 2013

Explore the inner workings of the U.S. national security landscape with nationally recognized journalists, politicians, political analysts, and scholars as your guides, and more.