Student Opportunities - Washington, D.C. Semester

Enjoy unparalleled opportunity in Washington, D.C.

Student playing catch in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.Enrolling in the political science department's semester program in Washington, D.C. is a great way to get your feet wet in any number of careers related to political science while having the time of your life in one of the world's most enthralling cities.

You could be placed to work in an office of a U.S. Representative or Senator or at a think tank, public policy group, embassy or human service group. You can see where Calvin interns have been placed in the past here.

Nathanial Valk, in Washington D.C. during the spring 2008 semester, spent his time working at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the Organization of American States. Read about his internship at the D.C. semester blog.

Read about other student experiences in D.C. interning at non-profit organizations and winning popcorn-eating contests at basketball games here.

Learn more about costs, eligibility, course offerings and more at Off-Campus Programs.