Students select internships according to their areas of interest, such as government, the media, and national institutions in a variety of fields, federal agencies, and private industries. International relations, journalism, law, medicine, public relations, business, the arts, science and technology, education, and counseling are among the many specialties that students pursue.

Students take an evening course with the director of the program, who also provides individual assistance with placement, writing and editing, research, and job training. Guest speakers, field trips, slide shows, and recommended readings are part of the program. Housing (both apartments and dormitories) are available through Georgetown University and other area colleges as well as three nonprofit agencies that have apartments and townhouses for interns (although interns have the option of making private arrangements if they prefer). Dr. Linda Bayer has directed the Washington Internship Program for nearly twenty years and has a Ph.D. in humanities (literature and art history), an M.A. in education, and Ed.D. clinical training in counseling and consulting psychology from Harvard University.

To obtain further information and an application form, please view our websites or contact:

Washington Internship Program
7606 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 20012
Phone: (202) 829-5364
Email: washinternships@aol.com