Why A Washington Center Internship?

Why Intern?

Good internships are prized by today's college students. This year some 80 percent of new college graduates will have completed one or more of these short-term work and learning experiences. They are critical stepping stones to further learning and professional success. When you intern, you apply what you've learned, test your interests, develop new strengths and understanding, and learn of opportunities and career paths.

The experience you gain gives you an important edge in the competition for future professional employment and admission to graduate and professional schools. Internships are increasingly popular with employers, too. Firms that hire new college graduates now rank internships their most effective source of new recruits. Last year, fully 25 percent of new full-time workers in the United States were recruited from internship programs.

Why Washington D.C?

A great world capital rich in intellectual and cultural diversity, Washington, D.C. offers students an unparalleled number and range of internship opportunities.

The nation's capital is home to thousands of corporations and businesses, embassies, volunteer organizations and interest groups, cultural and scientific organizations, law and lobbying firms, trade associations, and major media headquarters--not to mention the White House, the federal government, and congressional offices.

It is by far the most professional city in the nation, with almost 40 percent of both men and women working in professional positions. It is a city of leaders--and future leaders--and for interns it is an unrivaled source of experience respected by employers worldwide.

The city is fun, too! Whatever your interests--taking in world-class museums, concerts, and professional sports events, enjoying day trips to the mountains or the ocean shore, or just relaxing with friends in Georgetown or along the National Mall--Washington is a welcoming city and a great place to be.

Why The Washington Center?

This website will give you plenty of reasons, including The Washington Center's more than 30 years of experience and reputation for program quality. Ours is the preeminent internship program in the nation's capital because we provide a unique combination of benefits:

• A structured, well-supported program for which interns receive academic credit from their home institution
  
  
• An extensive internship tailored to the interests of the intern, whatever his or her major
  
  
• A wide selection of academic courses, lectures by national and international leaders, small group meetings with members of Congress, site visits, embassy visits, workshops and other activities; and conveniently-located housing in high-rise apartments
  
  
• Financial assistance

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