Are you interested in doing an internship in Washington, D.C. and earning
UW credit?
If yes, come to one of the six information sessions for The Washington
Center that are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday:
Monday, October 28
130-220 DEN 217
230-320 GWN 1A (ground floor of Gowen Hall)
330-420 GWN 1A
Tuesday, October 30
1130-1220 GWN 1A
230-320 DEN 305
330-420 DEN 305
The Washington Center (TWC) runs a full-time internship program in
Washington, D.C., that is open to all UW students (all majors welcome) and
provides comprehensive service, including internship placement and
housing. Placements include government agencies, corporations, nonprofits,
museums and international organizations. Hundreds of UW students have
participated in this program since UW's affiliation in 1977, and many made
connections that led to post-degree employment.
At the informational meetings, a Washington Center representative and I
will discuss the structure of the program, scholarships and the
application process.
For 2014 the quarterly program cost is $5,995 and the housing cost is
$4,200. In addition, students pay for 15 UW credits, transportation, and
personal expenses. Students are eligible to use their financial aid for
this program and all UW students are guaranteed minimum scholarships from
TWC that along with reduced UW tuition charges bring the cost of
attendance close to or below the cost of attending a full-time quarter at
UW.
TWC's facilities are accessible to students who have disabilities. In
addition, their Disability Services Coordinator will assist with
accommodation at the internship and programming sites.
These are the upcoming application deadlines (for a full list of
organizations that have earlier deadlines see
http://www.twc.edu/node/11029):
Spring Semester 2014, Regular: 11/13/13
Summer Quarter 2014, Competitive*: 2/19/14, Regular: 3/12/14
Autumn Quarter/Semester 2014, Competitive*: 5/7/14, Regular: 6/11/14
* Deadline for scholarships above the minimum guaranteed
Regardless of your major, there is an internship in D.C. for you! Whether
you want to do an internship this year or in three years, come to an
information session to learn more. If you can't make it, contact me, Meera
Roy, for an appointment (available online at
https://depts.washington.edu/polsadvc/signup.php). Information is also
available at TWC's website, www.twc.edu
