About This Program
The Washington Program in National Issues offers Kent State students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live, learn and intern in Washington, D.C. Spend a semester immersed in the heart of American politics, gaining real-world experience through internships, seminars with policy experts and access to resources like the Library of Congress — all supported by a network of dedicated alumni. Read more...
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Admission Requirements
The program is open to junior and senior students from all academic disciplines with a minimum 2.750 overall GPA.
Full Description
The Washington Program in National Issues was established in 1973 through the initiative of Washington-based alumni who sought to provide Kent State University undergraduates with a unique living and learning experience in the nation’s capital.
The purpose of the program is to accomplish the following:
- Facilitate learning about the U.S. political system through briefings with government officials and other working professionals in Washington, DC
- Develop a personal understanding of the demands and rewards of the professional work world through an internship experience
- Encourage initiative through individualized research, which may involve resources at the Library of Congress, among other sit
Students participate in internships — in places such as Capitol Hill, in a governmental agency or with an interest group — and attend seminars. The program requires a semester-long residence in the Washington, DC, area. Alumni in the nation's capital continue to support the program by introducing students to the culture and serving as consultants and mentors.
