Prudential’s Washington D.C. office formally welcomed another cohort of Prudential Foundation Global Citizens scholars from India, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan on February 13, 2012. Prudential executives spoke about their experiences with the company and the partnership that Prudential Foundation has created with The Washington Center over the past three years. The students heard from:   | View Full Article

Students in The Washington Center’s International Affairs Program, attended a two-hour information session at The World Bank on February 13, 2012, that featured Angelica Silvero, the head of The World Bank Speakers Bureau. Silvero presented facts about low-income countries and discussed what The World Bank is doing to help the countries address issues such as hunger and poor health conditions. Students were able to show their knowledge of the topic by answering multiple-choice questions about countries and populations that The World Bank targets.   | View Full Article

The Washington Center’s spring semester Career Boot Camp took place on February 6, 2012 at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. The keynote speaker was TWC Chief Operating Office, Jennifer Clinton, who offered advice on various aspects of the interview process.   Students also watched a TED Talk by author and motivational speaker Simon Sinek on "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" and were then sent off to participate in two panels of their choice. Panels included:   | View Full Article

Starting a brand new internship at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminar (TWC) is exciting for any new student. Whether that student is traveling domestically or internationally to participate in either a 10-week or 15-week internship, a few things are always guaranteed:   | View Full Article

Heather Swicke, a student from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, attended the 2012 Inside Washington Seminar to get a taste of the nation’s capital during the presidential season. Not sure what was in store for her, she took a leap of faith and discovered that Washington, D.C. agreed with her. She provides her perspective on her experience during the two-week seminar.   A Unique, Unmatched Experience in the Nation’s Capital | View Full Article

The Washington Center hosted 127 students from more than 22 different universities during the Inside Washington Seminar. Students came from all over the country for two different-themed weeks that provided a comprehensive overview of past presidential elections in addition to insights and observations about this year’s upcoming election.   Week 1: “In Pursuit of the Presidency” | View Full Article