by Erika Agbi (Fall 2016)
The fall of 2016 has been a unique one, much due to a presidential election with results that stunned people around the world. Not only was I lucky to get to spend the semester in Boston University’s Washington, D.C. Internship Program, I also got to produce the University’s Washington, D.C. coverage on the night of the election. More
Heather Goldin
Fall 2015
Entering Boston University, I knew I wanted to study abroad. Last Spring, I was deciding between leaving the country completely -- a choice that 40 percent of students make -- and interning in Washington, D.C. Here are the reasons I chose to be in the Nation’s capital.
1. Networking with professionals, and other students
Boston University’s Washington, DC program is typically smaller than other abroad destinations, which is a great way to get to know other students in the program. Many of my peers are also interested in coming back to DC after graduation, so I know that they will be great connections down the road. More
Caroline Zody
Summer 2015
I was surprised at the beginning of my summer when I learned that I would be telecommuting for nearly all of my internship. It wasn’t what I expected or wanted at the beginning, but it’s certainly been a great learning experience for me. Here are some of the pros and cons of what telecommuting has to offer:
Claire Peaceman
Summer 2015
I have spent most of my time recently making lemonade from the lemons life has thrown my way. I spent almost every day of the spring semester searching for my perfect DC internship opportunity. I had every job posting website bookmarked on my laptop, I called in favors from contacts I had in Washington, and I spoke frequently with Chelsea and Walter to strategize. I ended up applying to nearly 50 different internship positions. And still, I boarded the plane to Washington in late May with no set placement lined up for myself.
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.
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.
By Camila Rivera-Garcia
Spring 2015
I am currently working in Grid Waste, a start-up company that helps waste generators find the best prices for all types of waste disposal. It was established in 2014 and has between 1-10 employees. In my position in Grid Waste Content Marketing and Social Media Intern, I have six deliverables every week, whether newsletters, infographics, articles, blog, or social media content. When finding internships, I applied to many non-profits and only one start-up. When the time came for me to choose between a well-known think tank and a start-up company, I decided that the start-up was the right fit for me.
My Office. Photo taken by Chelsea St. Onge-May
By Brittnee Exum
Fall 2013
My internship at Fox 5 News has everything to do with my major, broadcast journalism. I aspire to become a television news reporter. Inside the Fox newsroom, I am surrounded by seasoned journalists who tell compelling stories. Many times, I’m able to accompany reporters on their assignments. I get to be a part of the news production process from start to finish.
By Cara Burke
Summer 2013
Walking into my internship on the first day, I felt like I was playing dress up in my dad’s office. This has been my first experience working in a true office setting and it has been a great adventure for me. My favorite part of my internship is how it applies to my major and my future. I am an education major at Boston University and in D.C., I have been interning at the D.C. State Board of Education. When I graduate I plan on becoming a teacher but I hope to eventually end up in education politics so this internship has been a perfect introduction for me.
By Lauren McKenzie
Summer 2013
Georgetown University Hospital, where Lauren is an intern.
Coming to DC as an intern for the summer I had no idea what to expect, and truth be told, part of me was still mourning the fact that I wouldn’t be going to London instead. As a rising senior at Boston University, I knew I needed to get more internship experience to be better prepared for graduation and any graduate program after that. Being that I am a pre-med, Human Physiology major I never really I thought I had many internship options besides laboratory work, but I decided to take my chances and apply to the internship program anyway.
