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4th of July Ice Cream Social
Join us Monday, July 4th from 12 pm - 2 pm for an ice cream social to celebrate Independence Day! Baskin Robbins will be catering and it will take place in the classroom at The Congressional. See...
Working on Political Campaigns with Robert Walter
Ever wondered what it's like working on political campaigns? Currently running the Washington Internship Program at SUNY in Washington DC, Robert Walter served on many political campaigns at all...
#WISHMoveIn Twitter Party Part Two!
Last week we posted Part One of our Twitter party. Below, we have our #WISHMoveIn Twitter Party Part Two. All of your questions about WISH Housing are answered below! Questions About Restaurants:...
Incredible, Amazing Women in Politics Who Crushed Barriers
We have certainly come a long way since the founding of our country in 1776. Back in the olden days, women had no voice in the writing of our constitution, making laws or setting policies. There...
WISH Career Night Recap: Tips & Advice
Have you ever wondered what it takes to land a paid position after your internship ends in Washington D.C.? We hosted former WISH residents to answer your questions about DC, networking, avoiding...
An Introvert’s Guide to Networking
Networking for Introverts After Interning One of the best ways to land your dream job after interning is to network with people who can connect you to other people who can move your career forward....
Things To Do in July Part Two
Things To Do In July Part Two! July is coming to a close and WISH has researched affordable events coming up in the next two weeks! Our Things To Do in July Part Two is jam packed with tons of fun...
Breaking Into Washington : A Career Discussion
Want to know what it takes to be a Legislative Director on the Hill? Or what it's like to work in the US Department of Justice? Are you curious what it's like to work for a partnership? George...
Convention Speeches that Electrified the Nation
Convention speeches can electrify the nation and rally the party to a candidate. These are some of the most famous speeches (so far) that have done just that. Though not all of them elected the...
Things To Do in August
Looking for things to do in August? WISH has compiled a list just for you! The Flea Market at Eastern Market: Every Sunday The Flea Market at Eastern Market celebrated its 33rd anniversary in 2016....