Internships
What's out there?
Securing an Internship
Web sites and intern coordinators at your desired location will have specifics on applying-expect them to ask for a resume and reference letters from past employers or instructors. Be sure to follow up aggressively on the phone to make sure your application is received and being considered-government and nonprofit offices are often buzzing and overworked, and may lose track.
Housing in Washington
Housing fills up fast, so start looking early if you're planning to work in Washington. It's usually a good idea financially to go in with roommates's. Ask around at Rice. College dorms are often the best deal available; here are a few of the best options:
- Georgetown Law Center is ideally located, comfortable, and fairly well-priced. Naturally, it's also among the first to fill up.
- George Washington University offers a wide variety of housing options a few blocks from the White House and close to a subway stop. Prices are decent; quality of rooms varies widely; as always, the sooner you book the better off you are.
- American University's and Georgetown's main campuses are both attractive housing options, though they are further from the action and require a bus to access the subway.
Money
Most of the plum internships in politics are not paid. Fortunately, funding for unpaid internships is often available from other sources. Beware: most organizations will not fun campaign internships. However, campaigns sometimes make room and board available or can point you to part-time jobs.
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