WISH Blog
Work-life balance: Enjoy your stay as a DC intern
While DC internships can be tiring and draining, you can plan your routine and enjoy your stay. Usually, interns are burdened with additional work and tasks to prepare them for the professional...
DC Intern advantage: The benefits of working as an intern in the Nation’s capital
Internships are part and parcel of every professional's career. The internship period helps in understanding the organization's professional and corporate working culture. It adds immense value to...
Student Accommodation in Washington DC: A Checklist for Interns
Student’s accommodation in Washington DC for their stay can be an overwhelming experience. Students can get nervous and make the wrong choice for their accommodation. A wrong choice of accommodation...
Navigating the Capital: A Guide to Washington DC Intern Housing
Is there any better place other than the national capital for internships? The answer would be NO. A center of policy-making, governance, cultural integration, and business, it is a perfect place...
Spending Labor Day in DC
By Jocelyn Motley As a Fall WISH Resident this might be your first Labor Day weekend in Washington DC! Although a city like DC may not provide typical backyard barbeques and pool parties there are...
D.C. Living Brings Appreciation for the Metro for WISH Intern
My time in D.C has definitely been an experience that I will not forget! I have been to many different places, but none that I think could compare or relate to the atmosphere or way of D.C. living....
4 Career Tips from WISH Alumni
Staying with WISH has many benefits for college interns, from the prime location to guaranteed intern-only neighbors. One benefit that students might not consider is having access to a network of...
Dressing for the Hill
One of the best things about college is you can wear whatever you want to class. Whether that be dressing up everyday or sticking to sweatpants and leggings, you’re free to express yourself through...
Spring 2022 Students Arrive in DC
On January 3rd, students from across the globe began checking in at the WISH headquarters, receiving their keys, and moving in. WISH is so excited to be welcoming students from Hawaii, New York,...
Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend Virtually in DC
Welcome to Washington, summer interns! We hope you’ll enjoy your time in our nation’s capital. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the District will be taking part in virtual festivities taking place in...