In the Washington Semester Program, you will gain stubstantive real-world skills while doing rewarding work as a DC intern. In addition, you will expand your network and acquire valuable experience that gives you an edge to compete in the job market. 

Professional Training

Step 1: Resume & Cover Letter

We work with you to develop a professional resume and cover letter to optimize your work, volunteer history, and academic achievements.

Step 2: Interview Training

From an elevator pitch to practice questions to mock interviews and dress code, we provide group training and individual coaching.

Step 3: Secure an Internship

Our Experiential Education Director helps students engage with hundreds of DC employers. Every semester WSP hosts an on-site internship fair and students have access to a database of over 3,000 active opportunities.

Step 4: Ongoing Support

We engage with you throughout the semester, preparing you for what to expect in the workplace and providing solutions to challenges you may face.

WSP Interns Develop Real-World Skills

In the Washington Semester Program students see firsthand how policies are made or how organizations are run. They build a professional network while developing the skills employers are seeking. These skills and professional work habits build students’ confidence and motivation.