SIWJ is a study abroad program set in Washington DC where young journalists find their way in the New Journalism

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  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. Take a look at our list of possible internship sites and check the Grow section for testimonials from students in the current program.

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  “My Internship Combined My Two Loves: Journalism & Politics”

  SIWJ student Kristin Reid was lucky to have an internship during the 2008 Presidential Election. She told classmates, “You have no idea how exciting it was to be at Sirius-XM on Election Night!”

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  “Journalism Is More Than Working in a Traditional Newsroom”

  Summer 2009 student Jordan Steffen came from a traditional print news background and never expected she’d end up considering multimedia and blogging journalism. Watch and see how her experience with Smithsonian Magazine changed her view of the future of media.

  Testimonial: Future Career Goals from SIWJournalism on Vimeo.

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  “I Learned How To Capture Photos Like A Pro”

  At my internship with the Washington Times Photo department last spring I had the best mentor show me the ropes and teach me the how to take the best shots to grow my professional portfolio.

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  “A Turning Point In My Career”

  Watch as Summer 2009 student Ryan Shucard talks about his 10 weeks in DC and what it did for his career.

  Testimonial: Experience from SIWJournalism on Vimeo.

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  An Emmy Winning Semester

  

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

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  List of Internships

  Take a look at just some of the places we have had students have interned in the past and contact us about your particular situation. We’ll help walk you through the process so you have the right internship for your time in Washington, DC.