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The Washington Center

Term To Study: Fall 2015
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2015
Program Starts: Sep 01, 2015
Program Ends: Dec 22, 2015
Major 1: Anthropology & Archeology
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Major 2: Communications
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Major 3: Economics
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Major 4: History
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Major 5: International Relations
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Major 6: Political Science & Government
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Major 7: Sociology
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Major 8: Business Administration
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Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Internship
Link 1: The Washington Center website
Link 2: Estimate of Costs
Program Locations: District of Columbia
Contact Phone: 989-463-7247
Contact Name: Off-campus Study, Center For Student Opportunity
Contact Email: OffCampusStudies@alma.edu
What is Included: Participating students will be assessed the cost of the host program’s tuition, room and board. Students will not receive Alma aid (including tuition exchange benefits, where applicable) for the semester off-campus, though they will be eligible for an additional term of Alma aid if they choose to stay on campus for a 9th term. Students can use any federal and state aid for which they are eligible toward the off-campus program. In the absence of an Alma tuition charge, a Registration Fee of $500 will be assessed to help cover administrative costs associated with processes and oversight.

Language majors who are studying abroad to fulfill a language program requirement will have the option of being assessed Alma tuition and receiving Alma aid (at the level they receive for on-campus enrollment) for up to one semester off campus or the fee structure described above (including access to a 9th term of aid if it is unused due to the off-campus experience).

All program related fees other than tuition such as room, board, books, etc. that are invoiced to Alma College will also be added to the Alma College student account.
Estimated Costs: For a cost estimate of this program, select the link ESTIMATE OF COSTS above to go to the Alma College Off-Campus Study list of programs. Under the heading COST ESTIMATE, choose the term that interest you. If you decide to apply to the program, download this form and make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office for staff to review your financial aid options. As part of the Off-Campus Study application process, you will be directed to upload this form once you have met with Financial Aid.
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washington center faq.pdf
washington center past courses a
pproved.pdf
Program Description

The Washington Center is the largest independent, nonprofit academic internship program in the country. It brings together exceptional and dedicated college students and civic, governmental and business leaders, hundreds of colleges and universities, scores of public and private host organizations (or internship sites), and more than 50,000 alumni.

Tailored internships are secured with the more than 1,000 sites in governmental, international, business and nonprofit organizations. To document, analyze, and reflect on the experience, students complete an internship portfolio. In addition, students select one course from the 35 to 50 academic courses offered each semester.

TWC’s Leadership forums offer remarkable programming. At their President’s Lecture Series, students hear from and question members of the cabinet, ambassadors, leading journalists, and CEOs. Their Public Policy Dialogues on Capitol Hill program enables students to meet in smaller groups with Members of Congress or their staffs.

All students carry out a civic engagement project in an area of personal or professional concern.

TWC’s housing is in shared apartments spread around the area in the District, in nearby Maryland, or Virginia. Full furnished and close to a Metro, each building features air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, access to laundry facilities, Internet, local telephone, basic cable service, and secured building access with 24-hour front desk staff.

Application Requirements:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

The FAQ document attached contains helpful program related information specific to Alma College students.

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Population: 313847465
Capital: Washington, DC
Per-capita GDP: $ 49000
Size: 9826675 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 05:00 hours) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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