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  • Semester In Washington Politics

    "For anyone interested in government and politics, this is a one-semester dream in what I thought was impossible. I am now focused and prepared for a career in political management." – Steven Atkiss, University of Florida 

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    Native American Political Leadership Program

    “NAPLP went above and beyond my expectations. I got to meet other Native American students from different tribes and share my tribal heritage with the whole SIW group.” –Randall Reed, Troy University

  • Semester In Washington Journalism

    Whether you are ready with a resume tape, heading for public relations or just curious about the news, SIW Journalism will change the way you view the media and jump-start your career.

  • D.C. Experience

    "Semester in Washington gave me the D.C. experience I had been missing. My friends from SIW are still some of my closest because of a shared political passion." -- Heather Morassini, Fairfield University

Semester in Washington

Semester in Washington offers students from other universities the opportunity to study and intern for a semester in Washington, DC. Students may choose to focus on politics or journalism. In addition to core coursework, students apply what they learn through internships, and attend networking events with area professionals. Students come away with a one-of-a-kind DC experience and a better sense of their academic and professional goals.