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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