WISH Blog
More Than Just Museums
D.C. is by no means a geographically large city, only covering roughly 70 square miles. It, however, has so much to offer within its boundary stones. Whether you’re interested in history,...
Best Brunches: DC Restaurant Week Edition
BEST BRUNCHES: DC RESTAURANT WEEK EDITION D.C. Restaurant week is coming up on August 13-19 and these five restaurants are some of my favorites that are being featured for brunch! While I’ve eaten...
DC with a Cause
The idea of public service that most people have in Washington, D.C. relates to the government. However, there are multiple ways to perform public service. One way is through actual service and...
10 Tips to Nailing Your Internship
Looking to make the most of your internship? Here is your ultimate DC intern guide. How to Succeed at Your Internship Program DC: 1. NETWORK. NETWORK. While being skilled in your field is very...
WISHing You A Happy 4th of July
Whether you’re a local of the district or a visitor for the summer, there is no better place to celebrate Independence Day than in Washington, D.C. Don’t just take our word for it; take a glimpse at...
WISH ANNOUNCES NEW WISE PROGRAM
WISH announces new WiSE program WISH Housing announced today the launch of its Washington Intern Study Experience (WiSE), a work experience program modeled to accommodate and advance a school’s...
US Senate Approves $5 Million for Paid Internships
US Senate Approves $5 Million for Paid Internships Interning on Capitol Hill just got a bit better for would-be interns looking to make their mark in DC, and WISH is ready to capitalize for our...
Life on Capitol Hill
A lot has happened since I arrived and began my internship four weeks ago. I have followed a Senator on the short walk from my front gate into our office building, almost physically run into a TV...
Memorial Day Weekend in Washington
While gaining job experience at your Internship is an important part of your DC experience, exploring DC is also a big factor in making the most of your summer here. Since this past weekend was...
Welcome to WISH!
Welcome to WISH! We asked four summer semester WISH interns, who just arrived in DC, what they’re hoping to accomplish over the summer. Our four students are: Magen Bentley, 21, University of...