THE WASHINGTON CENTER FOR INTERNSHIPS AND ACADEMIC SEMINARS

Billy Reeves

The largest academic internship program in the world

A non-profit organization affiliated with almost 500 colleges and universities!

WHAT IS THE WASHINGTON CENTER?

WHY SHOULD I DO AN INTERNSHIP?

Most employers prefer candidates with an internship

Internships provide networking

opportunities

Internships allow students to try out

potential career paths

Interns learn critical workplace skills and

habits

Internships are fun!

THE WASHINGTON CENTER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Professional and Academic Growth

The Internship

The Academic

Course

Civic Engagement

The Leadership

Program

Civic Responsibility

• Students apply to participate in one of 18 different leadership programs

THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Political Leadership

Law and Criminal Justice

Media and Communications

International Affairs

Students complete a project throughout the semesterDesigned to help the student obtain the skills to solve community problems

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Volunteering in the community

Advocating for Issues

Participating in the

policy process

THE ACADEMIC COURSE

Students choose from up to 50 different courses

Courses are designed to complement the internship experience

• The Washington Center helps to match each student with the best possible internship site

• Internships are available across all disciplines

• Internship sites include:

THE INTERNSHIP

U.S. Congress

World Bank

Smithsonian Institution

U.S. State Department

The White House

• www.twc.edu• Campus Liaison: Dr. Kimberly

Adams• Political Science Department • Stroud 409

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

How many colleges and universities does the Washington Center affiliate with?

A. 200B. 57C. 320D. 500

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How many different leadership programs does the Washington Center offer?

A. 1B. 8C. 18D. 25

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What are the four components of the Washington Center Program?

A. Leadership, Civic Engagement, Academic Course, Internship

B. Civic Engagement, Politics, Resume Workshops, Networking

C. Leadership, Academic Course, DC Nightlife, Internship

D. Politics, Civic Engagement, Networking, Seminars

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