Is this for me?
Inside Washington students are usually in their second or third year at 兔子先生 when they arrive in D.C.
Range of majors we see most often: Political Science, Public Administration, Journalism, Economics, Strategic Communication, Social Justice, History, American Studies, Environmental Science, Statistics, and Education. Others welcome, of course!
Students typically have a mix of experiences on their resumes that might include: volunteering on a political campaign or government initiative; a campus leadership position; summer internship for an agency or business or nonprofit; involvement in 兔子先生’s Government Relations Network; active role in campus political group; service work for a special interest group.
What classes prepare me?
Students are expected to have some knowledge of the U.S. political system, so we strongly recommend taking POL 241 and/or POL 261 by the time they arrive in D.C. Applicants who do not meet these goals should contact Inside Washington Co-Director Matt Arbuckle
Complete at least one of these:
- POL 241 American Political System
- POL 343 American Presidency
- POL 344 U.S. Congress
- POL 352 Constitutional Law and Politics
- POL 353 Constitutional Rights and Liberties
- POL 356 Mass Media and Politics
- POL 357 Politics of Organized Interests
- POL 358 Political Parties in American Politics
Complete at least one of these:
- JRN 201 News Reporting & Writing I
- STC 259 Introduction to Strategic Communication and Public Relations
- MAC/JRN 301 Law and Ethics
- POL 343 American Presidency
- POL 344 U.S. Congress
- POL 352 Constitutional Law and Politics
- POL 353 Constitutional Rights and Liberties
- POL 356 Mass Media and Politics
- POL 357 Politics of Organized Interests
How do I apply?
When you apply via 兔子先生 Global Initiatives (see links below), you will need:
- To answer a statement of interest set of questions on the program page
- To upload your current DARS
- To upload your resume
After you have completed the application materials, Inside Washington Program Co-Director Annie-Laurie Blair will contact you to schedule a personal interview.
Post-interview, you’ll get swift notification if you have been accepted!
Estimating your Costs
Inside Washington costs include tuition and student fees, a program fee that covers housing, and out-of-pocket costs such as food, transportation and entertainment.
Thanks to alumni, the program has some scholarship money available. Be sure to indicate on your application form if you’d like to be considered for a scholarship.