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Rutgers-in-Washington: DC Internship

You may have decided you would like to intern in Washington, DC for the summer but you may need some help getting started. It can be overwhelming to figure out how you’re going to find an internship and housing when you’re already busy taking classes and participating in extracurriculars at Rutgers so here are some things that can help you along the way.

The Rutgers-In-Washington Program has compiled a list of resources to supplement your internship and housing search. This guide can provide you with helpful hints but does not, of course, show all the options available to you. For more specific internship opportunities and housing opportunities, contact Program Coordinator Vanessa Vander Wilt at ruwash@rci.rutgers.edu to join the RIW listserv. You should also attend career fairs hosted by Career Services and contact a career counselor at the Office of Career Services to help you get started. It's important to note, as well, that while Washington, DC may be known for politics and aw, the city has much to offer for people with interests in a huge variety of fields.

Here are some steps to get you on your way:

To find an internship:

Develop your resume. For assistance visit Optimal Resume, pick up a copy of our Career Services Guide, or use our online Career Services Guide.
Check out our internship listings online, by visiting CareerKnight.
Utilize the internship section on the Career Services website, attend an internship search seminar and visit employer websites to identify internship opportunities.
Check with your major academic department for possible internship leads.
Develop a networking strategy using your own network or family, friends and the RU Alumni Career Network, found on the Career Services website.
Contact Richard White, Director of Career Services, riwhite@echo.rutgers.edu to request a letter of reciprocity for Career Centers in the DC area to gain access to services.
Take a trip to DC during spring break to identify internship leads and positions.
Check out the DC specific links on the following pages.

To find housing:

Determine your budget. There are countless housing options in Washington, DC and its suburbs but they vary by type, location, and—most importantly—cost. Figure out how much you can spend per week or per month on housing and begin your search to maximize your budget.
Once you've found your price range, look for options you're comfortable with within that price range. Do you want to live in a dorm? An apartment? Do you have friends you can share housing with? Do you need to have your car with you? Will you have to cook for yourself? Are you willing to take public transportation to get to work every day? These are all things to consider before settling on housing for the summer.
To search for specific housing options, refer to the RIW website's housing link for housing search engines, subletting websites, apartment complex information, and a list of details for several of the universities that offer summer housing in DC.