Category: Student’s Blog
Tips for Interning Within a New Field
by Juliana Law (Summer 2016)
This summer I interned at Women In International Security, a global non-profit organization that works towards advancing women in the peace and security field. As a finance major, I had no idea what this industry was before getting in. More
Please, don’t call me Alex
by Weihua Li (Summer 2016)
It was around sophomore year when I adapt the name “Alex.” It was not my given name, obviously, but whenever I order something at Starbucks,
the baby-faced baristas always looked at me confusedly. More
Human Rights
by Alexandra Rivera-Palmieri (Summer 2016)
Human rights are universally understood as an area of concern across the world. This issue sparked my interest from a personal experience. My mother came to the United States, from Puerto Rico, at the age of eighteen. More
The Loudest City with the Quietest Voice
by Christina Lucas (Summer 2016)
This summer I had the opportunity to become a part of the Washington D.C. community, culture, and politics. By the end of the summer, I had mastered the art of running down the escalator to catch the 8:50am train, engaged in numerous presidential candidate debates, and volunteered at the local elementary schools. More
Xin Jin
A Trip to NPR Headquarters
Xin Jin
Spring 2016
On one of our regular Friday field trips, I had an opportunity to visit NPR’s headquarters in DC. As a journalism student and a listener of public radios, I fully enjoyed a nice hour-long tour in NPR.
NPR is located in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington DC. Once in the lobby, I saw a museum-style storyboard that stretched along the wall telling the history of NPR. It was founded in 1970 and began with 90 member stations. However, our tour guide says, nowadays, NPR has more than 975 public radio stations all over the country. More
Molly McGlynn
Four Places in 31 Minutes
Molly McGlynn
Spring 2016
The walk from the classroom building on Massachusetts Ave to the Debonair on 24th street is approximately 31 minutes long, and although that can seem quite dreadful after a long day at your internship followed by a roughly three hour class, you’d be surprised how many hidden gems you can find along the way.
1. Bethesda Bagels
Located about about 10 minutes away from the classroom building, Bethesda Bagels is the perfect place for breakfast right before class (disclaimer: BUDC does at times provide free lunch during the internship course, but you need to splurge on this at least once while you’re here). At Bethesda Bagels, you can order pretty much whatever your heart desires. From 23 different types of homemade bagels with over 18 spread options, Bethesda Bagels is the best place for breakfast or lunch. More
Chang Wei
My Experience With Politics While Living in DC
Chang Wei
Spring 2016
Living in DC has taught me many things about politics. With the current on presidential campaign going on, I decide to write my experience here in DC with politics and economics which is my major.
Two Democratic Party candidates differ majorly in their opinion on Wall Street and economy reforms.
Wall Street physically locates in New York City, but its impact extends worldwide. Wall Street now refers to the large group of brokerage firms and investment banks, which dominate the U.S. financial market. It is home of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): the world’s largest stock exchange, and Nasdaq OMX: the world’s second largest stock exchange with daily trading volumes exceed $5 trillion. Street firms together control trillions of dollars in financial assets. There is no doubt of Wall Street’s key role in the world economy. More
William Rigdon
The Best Fun, Fast, and Free 2-Hour Trips in DC
William Rigdon
Spring 2016
I see you there. You are an incoming student to the BUDC program and you just realized that your semester is going to be busier than you’d hoped. You have work all week, class at night, and you need to find some time to eat; sleep; and do homework. When are you going to have time to see and enjoy all the rest that DC has to offer? Not to worry! Washington DC is a fantastic city with lots to offer to all types of people and fortunately not all of it takes all that much time! It is important for both your mental and physical well-being to amongst your busy schedule set aside at least 2 hours on the weekend to get out and try a new restaurant, explore a new sight, or just take a walk to learn your way around. Two hours might not seem like a lot of time, but you will be shocked to find out how much you can do for free in that time. Here are some of my favorites. More
Disha Wagh
Guide to Museums in DC
Disha Wagh
Spring 2016
One of the best things about living in the nation’s capital is the vast number of museums which can cater to every person’s interests. The best part about this is that there is a huge array of museums which are completely free of cost – perfect for every broke college student. So here are my recommendations. More
Gwen Martin
Run DC
Gwen Martin
Spring 2016
Sloshing through snow clogged streets or discovering the first cherry blossoms on an early March run? Which would you choose? Granted, this year was unusually warm in both Boston and DC, but DC is still a runner’s paradise in terms of lovely spring weather and easy access to a variety of workout spots. After lots of map study and exploration, I have discovered three of northwest DC’s best running routes. More
