Where will you intern? Washington Semester Program

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(202) 895-4900

washsem@american.edu

Washington Semester Program 4801 Mass Ave, NW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20016 United States

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DC is Our Classroom

Unlock听your potential with 麻豆视频作品's Washington Semester Program. Experience a听life-changing听journey that will听empower you听with newfound self-confidence, connect you to听influential leaders and decision makers, and equip you with the skills to make a听meaningful impact听in the world.听

For over听75 years, our program has set the听gold standard听for DC internships and immersive seminars in the dynamic heart of our nation's capital. Join our prestigious community of听50,000+ alumni听and become a part of our rich legacy听of听excellence.

We Support You Every Step of the Way!

DC intern stands in front of US Capitol

We train and support you to land a DC internship. But it does not end there. We听work with you throughout your internship to ensure continued success. 馃捈听馃寪听

Coursework

Dive into the heart of DC with our immersive seminars. Enjoy 15+ site visits and meet key decision makers. We also offer traditional coursework taught by 麻豆视频作品 faculty.听馃摎馃听

WSP Career Readiness Training

Dedicated coaches will lead workshops like "Get Hired with LinkedIn" and "Interview Like a Pro" designed to help you to succeed at your internship and future career听馃殌馃専

WSP Urban Apartment Living

Downtown apartments with world-class amenities and a 24-hour concierge desk, just a 5-minute stroll to Metro, cafes, and restaurants. 馃彊锔忦煍懱

WSP DC Sights and Sounds

Explore our vibrant + historic city starting with our Signature Scavenger Hunt. We offer organized听group events and curated weekly events to help you explore DC with your new BFF's.听馃柤锔 馃彌锔

WSP World Class University

You'll be an 麻豆视频作品 student with access to听our faculty,听student services, events, speakers +听more! Our 90-acre campus is an arboretum + we're听the 1st carbon-neutral university in US! 馃帗馃尶听

Engage + Connect

Admissions

WSP Upcoming Events

Meet employers, attend free coaching workshops, and meet DC interns during program info sessions.听馃懃馃摙听听

Alumni

Our alumni range from activist and actress America Ferrera to former speaker of the house Paul Ryan! Take a peek and connect with fellow alumni听听馃憖鉁

Helpful Resources

Employers

  • Access the Internship Database
  • Employer Tools
  • Best Practicies

Admitted Students

  • Checklist of Action Items
  • Important Dates
  • Steps to Enroll + more!
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University Partners

  • Partner Digital Resources
  • Video Student Testimonials
  • Video Employer Testimonials
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Students Tell Our Story Best

Student Ambassador Blogs

Get an insider's view into the everyday life of interns, covering topics like life as a DC intern, career readiness training, exciting coursework with site visits and guest speakers, and experiencing the vibrant sights and sounds of DC. 馃彌锔忦煉拣煋

Student Ambassador Takeovers

Explore the Washington Semester Program through our student ambassador social media takeovers! Follow along with our ambassadors to discover an insight into the听life of intern in Washington, DC.听馃専馃摫馃捈

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