The Washington Center internship program
Experience Transforms: Live, work, and earn credit in Washington, DC!   The University of New Hampshire (UNH), in cooperation with The Washington Center (TWC), offers internships in Washington DC; a city unique in its status as a national and international capital. As such, it provides resources and opportunities unavailable elsewhere. As the epicenter of American government, Washington is a natural setting for political study.  Beyond the political and government realm, however, Washington DC is also home to hundreds of major corporations, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and agencies. There are countless opportunities for all majors, including positions in the media, the arts, education, business, science, international affairs, the environment, health care, and more. TWC Info Session: Due to overwhelming interest in TWC, we've scheduled an additional information session, open to all students in all majors. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 12:45pm in MUB 207
Eligibility	UNH Junior or Senior standing (at least 58 earned credits) at time of internship. 2.75 minimum cumulative grade point average at the time of application (some placements or awards require a higher GPA) Declared major at time of application Full time Bachelor's degree candidate in good academic, social, and financial standing.  Student Conduct records will be checked for all applicants. Participants should show outstanding academic progress, a great deal of maturity and motivation, and the capacity to pursue independent study.
The Internship	Students are placed according to their interests and career goals, with federal agencies, congressional or judicial offices, public interest groups, nonprofit organizations, etc.  Check out our list of sample placements.  Interns work full time, 4 1/2 days per week, attend a required evening course, attend all Washington Forum seminars and events, and fulfill the requirements of an independent study in their major or minor. The internship allows students to integrate academic theory with practice in an applied situation. In addition, the internship enables students to develop professional skills, build a career network, explore career options, and work in a professional setting. It can also provides references, future employment contacts, and personal growth and development through the wealth of political, historical, and cultural attractions available in Washington, D.C. In additions to internships, TWC offers the unique 2008 Presidential Academic Seminars Series:  "Inside Washington" in January '08, "The National Political Conventions" in the summer of '08, and "The Presidential Inauguration," January '09.
Credits	Students remain enrolled at, and receive academic credit from UNH. Credit is awarded based on an evaluation performed by The Washington Center staff, seminar faculty, UNH campus liaison, and UNH faculty sponsor. Fall or spring semester provide a total of 16 credits.  Summer session (10 weeks) is 12 credits.
Cost	Students pay tuition to UNH. Housing is billed from and paid directly to The Washington Center.  Financial aid is applied for and received from UNH.  Some financial assistance may be available in the form of awards to defray part of the cost of housing.  Outside sources of funding, such as the private non-profit  New Hampshire State Society, may be available for qualifying students.  Students may also utilize NHEAF loans and other educational resources to pay for TWC.
Housing	The Washington Center guarantees its interns housing and provides them some of the finest upscale housing available to interns in the area.  These facilities provide attractive independent living arrangements in apartment buildings in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C, and suburban Maryland. You'll share your apartment with other TWC interns from all over the US and the world. The apartments are located in well-lit, high traffic neighborhoods that provide comfortable surroundings. You'll have access to Washington's Metro subway system, shops, restaurants, and convenience stores. Although there are differences among the various housing units, most of them offer the following amenities: Large, furnished 4-person apartments Fully-equipped kitchens with microwave ovens Individually controlled heating and air conditioning units Laundry facility High speed internet access Local telephone and basic cable service Resident Assistants (RAs), and 24-hour front desk coverage or secured building Health fitness center
Informational Meetings	Contact the UNH TWC Coordinator at any time to arrange an appointment, or attend one of the following: 09/18/2008, 1-2pm TWC Open House, featuring recruiter from DC. 114 Hood House 10/14/08,  12:45pm TWC Information Session:  Open to all students, all majors.  View the TWC Recruitment Video and learn how easy it is to spend a semester or summer in Washington DC. MUB 207
Application Process	Plan early!  All applicants must meet with the UNH TWC Liaison in advance of filling out the application, to review all aspects of the application process, including reviewing drafts of your resume, essay and request statement.  Students must also provide an official transcript from all colleges attended, and a completed & signed UNH Study Away Reference form.  Additional Info: Application Assistance: for some helpful hints for completing the TWC application.  Once you are accepted by TWC...What Happens Next? Applications will not be signed or approved without all supporting documents and a thorough review by the UNH Liaison.
Application Deadlines	Listed below are the regular deadlines for submitting an application.  NOTE:  Early Deadline is for placements that require security clearances, and possibly additional applications.  Some examples are the U.S. Depts. of  Justice, Homeland Security, State, Federal Law Enforcement agencies and others.  CNN, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Departments of  Commerce and  Interior,  The White House, and most scholarships are highly competitive and require applicants to adhere to the Competitive Deadline.  Check with the UNH Liaison regarding the specific program in which you are interested and the appropriate deadline.  Regular Deadline Competitive Deadline Early Deadline Begins Spring 2009 November 15, 2008 September 29, 2008 May 26, 2008 Summer 2009 March 13, 2009 February 2, 2009 September 29, 2008 Fall 2009 June 12, 2009 May 1, 2009 January 23, 2009 Spring 2010 November 13, 2009 September 28, 2009 May 26, 2009
More  Information	Paula M. DiNardo, Coordinator National Student Exchange & Washington Center Internships 114 Hood House (603) 862-3485 e-mail: paula.dinardo@unh.edu updated:  09.30.2008 The Washington Center is located at 1333 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

Applications, view books, cost sheets, and other materials are available from the UNH Washington Center Internship coordinator.
All applications must be reviewed, approved, and signed by the UNH coordinator prior to submission to the Washington Center.

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