In the next week, TWC students will be saying goodbye to their respective offices. At Chwat & Co., we have a tradition of writing a memo to the next interns about our experiences as well as what we should expect from the city, the Political Leadership Program and our work in the office.
I remember the first week when we had to read the memos written by former interns. Some of them were very detailed, some of them not. But what all of them had in common was that they told us how the type of experience we would have in Washington, D.C. would depend on where each of us wanted to take this internship. If you want to be just a tourist, that would be ok, but I would recommend you go beyond that.
Beyond the museums and monuments, this is city that is as diverse as America itself. From Adams Morgan to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria to Columbia Heights; each part of the city and its surrounding area has its own character. For example, my experience of Washington’s music, cuisine, arts and entertainment has showed me a microcosm of America and of the world. And in a city where some of the most powerful people in government and business reside, you will find people who work on issues that are big and small. So for those who will come after me, enjoy it.
Portfolio ready
Here is a picture of the cover from my portfolio!
Glad to hear that Pablo! a lot of interns have the same feeling when they are done with their internships. If you ever want to intern abroad in another country, you can find a wide variety of international internships at http://www.linktodiversity.com
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