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Washington, D.C. Internship ProgramsFall 2012 Information Session
Central Michigan University
www.twc.edu Internships and Academic Seminars
What is The
Washington
Center?
www.twc.edu
www.twc.edu
Gain experience employers value
Develop professional networks
Test-drive a future career
Build your resume Get insight into
your interests
Why Intern? Why Washington D.C.?
www.twc.edu Internships and Academic Seminars
Washington Center Internships
Internships and Academic Seminars
On site 4-4.5 days per week
Tailored placement process
Positions with a wide range of organizations available
Substantive responsibilities
Support from TWC program advisor
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www.twc.edu
Washington Center Leadership Forum
Internships and Academic Seminars
Simpson-Mineta Leaders Series
Public Policy Dialogues on Capitol Hill
Programming in small groups (Political Leadership, Law and Criminal Justice, etc.)
Civic Engagement Project
Portfolio Other activities…
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www.twc.edu
Washington Center Academic Courses
Internships and Academic Seminars
One evening per week for 3 hours
Choose from among up to 40 offerings
Range across many disciplines
Engaging faculty who are experts in their fields
Held at TWC facilities and selected other locations in Washington, D.C. area
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www.twc.edu
Located in Washington, D.C., VA, and MD
Apartment-style Convenient to the
Metro Fully-furnished Shared with interns
from around the world Support from TWC
student services staff
Washington Center Housing
Internships and Academic Seminarswww.twc.edu
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Washington Center Student Services
Internships and Academic Seminars
Career Boot-camp, Resume Blitz, etc.
R.A.-organized activities
Disability Services
Many other area events to attend!
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www.twc.edu
Credit, Cost and Financial Assistance
Internships and Academic Seminars
All participants are required to earn credit.
Each institution has different arrangements in place regarding amount and type of credit available.
Our aim is to make program as comparable as possible to staying on campus for the same period of time.
Over 75% of U.S. students receive scholarship assistance from TWC.
Check with your campus liaison and financial aid office to learn more!
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Credit and Cost for Central Michigan University
Internships and Academic Seminars
Credit (awarded by CMU) Fall/Spring: 15 Summer: 12 PoliSci and affiliated
majors only Program Fees
Student pays TWC, CMU waives tuition
Guaranteed scholarship from TWC: $1,000
2 competitive scholarships from CMU each semester: ~$3,500
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Eligibility Requirements and Application
Internships and Academic Seminars
‣ 3.0 GPA minimum
‣ Junior/senior standing at CMU
‣ PoliSci/affiliated majors only
‣ Approved by campus liaison to receive credit for participation
‣ Components: form, resume, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, statement of professional interest, writing sample, application fee or deposit
Apply online!http://portal.e.twc.eduwww.twc.edu
Spring 2013 Deadlines
Competitive: Oct 12
Regular: Nov 16
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Sample Placements – Central Michigan University
Internships and Academic Seminars
‣ Students from Central have previously interned with :‣ Environmental
Protection Agency
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