Living in Washington, DC
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Explore Washington, DC! As a WII student, you live in a diverse, international atmosphere where cultural and social opportunities abound. Only in DC can you rub elbows with Congressional leaders, tour the art collection of the French Embassy, view the monuments while sailing on the Potomac River and explore the vibrant, exciting nightlife.
Not only are leisure activities plentiful and diverse—many attractions are FREE! You won’t want to miss two of DC’s newest additions: the World War II Memorial and the National Museum of the American Indian. |
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- 17 Smithsonian Museums
•Air and Space Museum
•Natural History Museum,
•American History Museum
•National Zoo, etc.
- National Gallery of Art
- International Spy Museum
- Washington Monument
- Jefferson Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- FDR Memorial
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- Korean War Memorial
- White House
- Supreme Court
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- U.S. Capitol
- National Archives
- Library of Congress
- Kennedy Center
- National Theater
- and so much more!
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Student Activities
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From celebrating Independence Day on the National Mall to attending a performance at the Kennedy Center, Washington offers something for everyone.
Each semester WII encourages its students to take advantage of all the history, culture and entertainment the DC area offers. Activities vary according to students’ interests, but might include a guided tour of a Civil War battlefield, a Nationals baseball game, and a Pentagon tour.
In addition, elective courses feature briefings, site visits, and tours. Previous classes have visited the National Security Council, Newseum, Supreme Court, Democratic National Committee, Republican National Committee, World Bank, etc.
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| Getting Around D.C. |
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority ("the Metro") operates the one of the largest rail transit systems and bus networks in the United States.
The Crystal City MetroRail station is just a five-minute walk from the WII student housing. Depending on the location of your internship site, your commute may be as short as 15 minutes.
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