Category: Washington, DC
Margaux Carle
5 Things You Should Know Before Riding the Metro in the Summer
Margaux Carle
Summer 2015
1. If you have to walk to the metro stop, prepare for sweat
It’s no secret that DC summers are brutal. The heat warnings alone would be enough to make you second-guess why you chose to spend your summer in DC, but the real killer is the humidity. DC is a beautiful city that can be fun to commute through…. until you drown on your way to the bus stop! Unfortunately, humidity is hard to combat so be prepared for some sweaty commutes. When in doubt, bring a spare shirt or, ladies, put your hair up!
Dan Stone
Becoming a Great Intern on the Hill
Dan Stone
Summer 2015
First things first, congrats on getting accepted to be an intern on the Hill. You did it. While many continually doubt the effectiveness of our Congress (and often justifiably so), no one can contest the fact that there is still much work to be done. More than likely, your part in that work will consist of corresponding with the multitude of constituents who will phone and write the office on a regular basis, researching legislation, and running miscellaneous errands, i.e. coffee runs for the Congressman or woman.
Laura Capicotto
Interning Abroad vs. Interning “Abroad”
Laura Capicotto
Summer 2015
I had the privilege to study in Dublin this past spring semester. It was a time I will never forget and always cherish. As cultured as my time in Europe made me, I do not believe it benefited me professionally. Similar to the DC program, students have an internship while in Dublin. However, the Dublin program places you in a position. The best you can do is cross your fingers and hope it applies to your major or interest in any way possible. I was placed in a small boutique firm that focused on lifestyle brands and products. As nice as the employees (and by employees I mean the boss and her two other interns) were, I quickly realized this was not going to be as much of a productive use of my time as I wanted. On an average day I would have about an hour of actual work to accomplish then I would be done for the day. However, it was all a learning experience: I learned that this was not the environment or type of work I would like to be involved with until the end of my days. I left Ireland on April 24th with a more clear vision of where I wanted my life to go. More
Sophia Foutsitzis
Why D.C. Isn’t Just Studying Away
By Sophia Foutsitzis
Summer 2015
While it may not be London, Sydney, or Shanghai, studying abroad in Washington DC will be a fulfilling experience for anyone of any background. Personally, my whole life has essentially been a study abroad. Having grown up in India and with my Greek heritage, my understanding of American culture was limited to what I witnessed when I visited very summer and what I learned in the classroom at my international school. While I love to travel and I actively pursue any opportunity I have to visit a new country, part of me was curious to explore this country. The country I chose to study in.
World War Two Memorial looking at the Washington Memorial
Becca Saran
Interning on Capitol Hill: Do’s and Don’t’s
By Becca Saran
Spring 2015
Congratulations! If you are reading this, you most likely have landed an internship at the center of the American political system. You should first of all be extremely proud of yourself for getting this far—getting an internship and working on the Hill is no easy feat and I am sure many college students would like to be in your shoes. The next few months will be some of the most stressful but ultimately rewarding months of your life. You will walk the same halls as past presidents and use the same cafeteria as future candidates.
I decided to put together a list of Do’s and Don’t’s for interning on Capitol Hill so that you don’t feel lost in the mix of interns and hopefully find it helpful during your first few weeks on the job!
Meghan Durfee
Living as an Apolitical Hill Intern
By Meghan Durfee
Spring 2015
As a business student with zero interest in American politics (or anything politics-related really), you might think it bizarre that I chose to study abroad in Washington, DC. You might also be puzzled to learn that I intern on Capitol Hill for a congressman from my home state. Hopefully by the end of this post you will have a better understanding my motivations for doing so.
Keith Drucker
Two Quick & Easy Meals for Culinary Rookies
By Keith Drucker
Spring 2015
If you asked my floor mates, they would probably tell you that I was the least likely person to write a blog about cooking.
Coming into the Spring 2015 DC program as a second semester sophomore, I have never lived off campus nor considered getting food from anywhere other than the campus dining hall. Needless to say I’m someone who makes the most of my unlimited dining plan. This semester has been a trial-by-fire in planning, preparing and actually cooking meals of my own. So I thought I would include two recipes for quick, easy, inexpensive, and relatively healthy meals that helped me survive the semester.
Camila Rivera-Garcia
Five Reasons Why You Should Work for a Start-Up Company
By Camila Rivera-Garcia
Spring 2015
Are you struggling to decide between working for a start-up or an established company? This can certainly be a tough decision. Here are five reasons why you should consider working for a start-up company.
- You will make a difference.
All the work that you do shapes how the company develops. Whether they assign you a huge project or a small task, this can help the company be more successful. As an intern, you will help the company grow. This is not the experience that most inters have on established companies.
Alejandro Herreria
3 Tips While Applying to Internships
By Alejandro Herreria
Spring 2015
Coming into this program, I had recently switched majors two semesters prior and I really had not had much experience with anything other than a clinical-type internship, so I knew that whatever internship I got into, it would be different than anything I had ever experienced. Not only that, but I was leaving my Boston University home and adapting to a completely new schedule, along with a new city. I’m happy to say that everything turned out okay, as I ended up interning at a mid-sized healthcare nonprofit just north of DC in Silver Spring, Maryland. Chelsea and the rest of the team here at BU Washington, DC will do an excellent job aiding you in finding an internship, but I just wanted to create a quick list of things to remember while applying for internships.
Paula Garcia
3 Versatile Meals for Students on the Go
By Paula Garcia
Spring 2015
The Salad Combo:
Begin with a simple base of either: lettuce, spinach or kale (whichever you prefer). Make sure to cut the base into small strips/chunks. For a single person, use about a cup or one handful of the chosen leafy vegetable.
Decide your dressing: Avocado or Greek Yogurt (I would use the yogurt mainly with spinach)
Avocado Dressing: Add tomatoes, cucumbers, onions—basically whatever veggies you like. Cut avocado in half and spoon out the avocado into a bowl, add veggies, and mix well. Add a pinch of salt and lemon for added taste. Note: for a single person, use only about ½ cup of additional veggies combine.
Avocado salad with cheese quesadilla and meatballs. Photo by Paula Garcia.
