- United States of America
- Washington D.C.
About Program
There’s no better way to jump-start your career than with an internship in Washington, DC. The capital of the United States has some of the best internships you can imagine. While interning in Washington, you’ll be only a few blocks away from the White House and many other must-see DC sites.
You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of DC. We work with you to find the best internship available based on your background and future goals. With 24/7 ground support, unique social events, and a tailored internship your DC experience will be something you never forget.
Included in the cost of your tuition is a guaranteed internship, housing, social events, our career development program, and much more.
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Program Highlights
- Guaranteed Internship: As part of the AIFS Abroad program you are guaranteed an internship in your host city. We do our best to tailor your internship to match your background and future goals.
- Personalized Attention: We want this experience to be as fulfilling as possible. From the first phone call, we support you and give you all the resources you need to make sure your internship is a success.
- Centralized Housing: You’ll be living in student accommodations centrally located in Washington, DC with other AIFS Abroad interns. Your housing will have access to public transportation, ensuring it is easy to get to and from your internship.
- Professional Development: Through one-on-one coaching and webinars, we assist you in improving your professional documents, prepare you for an interview with potential employers, establish internship goals, and discuss your strengths.
- On-Site Staff and Social Events: Our Location Coordinator lives in DC year-round and provides you with an insider's glimpse of the city. The LC is there to provide 24/7 emergency support and takes all the interns on a range of social events.
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If you would like to earn academic credit for your internship and your university does not offer academic credit for your internship, it’s possible that you can receive transfer credit through our School of Record, Fairfield University.
Hi Faith! You can enroll in the program before you turn 18 but you must be 18 by the start date of your chosen program. 18 is the minimum age to participate in a program. Hope that this helps!