Spending a semester in D.C., I didn’t think I would experience many regional differences or spend time growing and learning in my identity in a unique way to what I have experienced in the past. However, my experience was one of personal and professional growth. First, I’ll reflect on some uniquely “D.C. things” that I…
Author: MOXFORD
Two Weeks Left in D.C.
Wow! An entire semester has passed and I am only a week away from returning to Florida to finish out my senior year. In the past few months in D.C. I have had the chance to visit numerous attractions, learn from industry experts, and travel around the Northeast to cities I’ve never been to before….
Interning in Washington D.C.
One of the biggest components of the Washington Semester Program in D.C. is having an internship in one of the most important cities for lawmaking, politics, advocacy, and journalism. As a senior, this appealed to me a lot as I want as much professional experience as possible before graduating. Due to this, I wasted no…
So Meghan, Hows D.C.?
Hi from Washington, DC! I have been in the district for a few months now and have learned and experienced so much in such a small amount of time. Being in the city has been a very different experience for me from taking public transit to work and class, to the number of events occurring…
Predeparture Thoughts on Identity
Our identities are formed through life experiences both chosen and inherent to our birthplace and upbringing. Throughout my life my identity has been both fluid and rigid, growing and changing through my education and life experiences while based upon the values given to me as a child. I have been challenged to analyze my identities…