My semester in Washington, D.C. as a student at Rollins College has been an exhilarating and transformative experience. The moment I stepped off the plane, I was captivated by the rich history, vibrant culture, and bustling energy of the nation’s capital. From the iconic landmarks to the diverse neighborhoods, every corner of this city offered…
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Reflections on the Washington Semester Program
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…
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…
Returning Home from D.C.
While studying and interning in Washington D.C., I found myself most in awe of all of the monuments dedicated to people who accomplished what no one thought was possible. In comparison to other countries I have visited, the United States is very big on visual symbolism and using things like monuments to instill feelings of…
Change Makes the Pilgrimage to DC
One aspect of Washington D.C. culture that has peaked my interest during my time here is the revolutionary spirit of those who journey to the district. As the nation’s capital, DC is the site where many from across the country and globe pilgrimage as a form of political expression in the hope of spurring politicians…
Networking in Washington DC
Since being in DC, I have rarely felt like an outsider because as an American I feel an intrinsic connection to the city and as someone born in Baltimore, Maryland I have been here many times throughout my childhood so it feels familiar. It is however strange to be in certain political or business settings…
First Couple of Weeks in Washington D.C.
I wanted to do the Washington Semester Program at American University because I felt that the immersive experience would really benefit my career in the long run, especially considering there was an internship aspect. I have traveled abroad before. I’ve visited parts of Europe mostly but these were only for 10-day installments during high school….