Your experiences in D.C. will expose you to new ideas and ways of thinking. That鈥檚 true of any class or internship, but living in one of the country鈥檚 most vibrant media, technical and cultural capitals will help define you as a young professional and equip you with knowledge and perspectives that will set you up for further academic and professional success.
Working in Washington
All students in the CMCI in D.C. program are guaranteed a substantive, professional internship. Working with our partner, the Washington Media Institute, you鈥檒l be matched with an internship that fits your skill levels, interests and career goals. You鈥檒l spend four days鈥攁bout 32 hours鈥攅ach week at your internship. Because each internship is curated to a student鈥檚 aspirations, it can take several weeks or more to match you with an employer.听
In addition to your internship, you鈥檒l typically attend classes two nights a week in the fall or spring, or one night a week in the summer. You鈥檒l also have classes or field trips on Fridays. And, you鈥檒l hear from guest speakers who are media and communication professionals in D.C.听More about internships
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Life in the city
Housing is coordinated directly through the Washington Media Institute, and students live in fully furnished corporate apartments near the program site. The apartments usually have two bedrooms, with four students sharing an apartment (two students per bedroom). The apartments are in secure, modern buildings with recently updated amenities, and most have onsite gyms. Each apartment includes linens, towels, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi and a large-screen television.听
When you鈥檙e not at your internship or in class, there鈥檚 a world of history, culture and museums to explore in D.C. and a vibrant nightlife for young people. Getting around D.C. is easy. There鈥檚 a great public transit system that includes buses and the Metro subway system. In addition, there are bicycles and scooters to rent, and the city is very walkable.