Semester in Washington Journalism

Welcome To The Semester in Washington Journalism Program

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Program Features

As part of the SIWJ program students intern 4 days a week, while participating in a seminar course held on Fridays.
Living in Washington, DC

The Semester in Washington Journalism Program is the only internship program where students live in downtown Washington, DC just blocks from the national mall and the White House. Living in DC, students have the opportunity to see famous movers and shakers from the media industry up close and personal.
Meeting Key Media Players

Once a week SIWJ visits media organizations in Washington, DC to see first hand how the industry is changing.
SIWJ Comes To A Campus Near You

Interested in learning more about spending a semester in Washington, DC? We may be coming to your school sometime soon. Take a look at the schools we’re visiting this semester and if you don’t see yours on the list, let us know- we’d love to come and meet you!
Internships

Internships are the best way for students to gain experience in a given field. Interns in our program do not fetch coffee or make photocopies, SIWJ interns walk away with real life experience and actual pieces for a personal portfolio.
An Emmy Winning Semester

Summer 2008 student Carrie Williams (far left) never dreamed her internship with NBC would win her a Student Emmy Award.

Welcome To The Semester in Washington Journalism Program

Program Features

Living in Washington, DC

Meeting Key Media Players

SIWJ Comes To A Campus Near You

Internships

An Emmy Winning Semester