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Washington, D.C. as an inherent place for global advocacy

May 8th, 2017 in Current Semester, Spring 2017, Student's Blog

by Goldy Fogel (Spring 2017)

To some, the D.C. culture is known to be very traditional, More

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Protesting in the Age of Trump

May 3rd, 2017 in Current Semester, Spring 2017, Student's Blog

by Sekar Krisnauli (Spring 2017) 

President Donald Trump’s policies is turning out to be one of the most potent calls for Washington activism that reaches out to people all across the nation. More

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The Nation’s Capital, The World’s Expression Board

May 2nd, 2017 in Current Semester, Spring 2017, Student's Blog

by Alessia Riccio (Spring 2017) 

It is difficult to truly understand the deeply expressive nature of Washington, DC until you live in the heart of it all. More

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DC Off the Beaten Path: House Edition

May 2nd, 2017 in Current Semester, Previous Semesters, Spring 2017

by Aaron Whitaker (Spring 2017)

DC is known by most for its cluster of museums and monuments located along the National Mall. However, a large part of DC’s culture and history is defined by its quieter residential neighborhoods. More

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Comedian/Creator/Employed?: Finding a Niche in The D.C. “Scene”

May 2nd, 2017 in Current Semester, Spring 2017, Student's Blog

by Angelica Guarino (Spring 2017) 

One of the most striking pieces of career advice I picked up from the BUDC internship seminar class was to create a “mission statement” for your career. More

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The Wondrous Experience of Capitol Hill

May 1st, 2017 in Current Semester, Spring 2017, Student's Blog

by Taylor-Ann Greenwood (Spring 2017)

As one of the most diverse cities in the nation, Washington D.C. offers an astonishing array of social, cultural, and historical experiences for its visitors and residents. As I quickly discovered More

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The D.C. Foodie Guide

April 30th, 2017 in Current Semester, Spring 2017, Student's Blog

by Gabrielle Wong (Spring 2017) 

I came to Washington DC. with no expectations at all. I am a senior studying Finance and I technically had all the credits to graduate a semester early. More

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Washington, DC: The Embodiment of Freedom of Speech and Expression

April 30th, 2017 in Current Semester, Spring 2017, Student's Blog

by Allie Roberts (Spring 2017) 

When I began my semester in the BUDC program, I was a bit confused as to what was the “tale of two cities” to which my professors were referring. As far as I saw it, DC was a small enough city that there could not be that noticeable of a divide, More

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Fashion Meets DC

December 23rd, 2016 in Fall 2016, Student's Blog

by Sophie Cohn (Fall 2016) 

When most people think of Washington, D.C., the typical professional avenues that come to mind are politics, journalism, and maybe even American history- however if you can peak behind the sometimes impossibly hazy clouds of this aspect of the city- you will find a city booming More

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DC Perspective

December 23rd, 2016 in Fall 2016, Student's Blog

by Alexandra Warren (Fall 2016)

Washington DC is unlike any city I have ever been to. I did my best to take the time to explore the city this semester, and I think I was able to get a feeling for the culture. It took me a while to figure out how I feel about DC. As I walked around the various neighborhoods, I noticed that each one had a very different feel to it. More

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