Tagged: DC culture

Washington, DC: The City Run By Millennials

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

by Chelsea Wolgel (Spring 2017) 

When you first think of Washington, the immediate thought that comes to mind is old, white guys bickering in Congress about bills, More

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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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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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Finding my Path in DC

December 19th, 2016 in Fall 2016, Student's Blog

by Caroline Melville (Fall 2016) 

Prior to coming to Washington this fall, I really didn’t know what to expect. I had been once before for an eighth grade field trip, but at that time in my life I could not fully appreciate everything in Washington. My goals upon arriving in Washington were to fully immerse myself in the DC culture and hone in on my communication skills throughout the semester. More

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Sophia Foutsitzis

July 10th, 2015 in Student's Blog, Summer 2015, Washington, DC

Why D.C. Isn’t Just Studying Away

By Sophia Foutsitzis
Summer 2015

While it may not be London, Sydney, or Shanghai, studying abroad in Washington DC will be a fulfilling experience for anyone of any background. Personally, my whole life has essentially been a study abroad. Having grown up in India and with my Greek heritage, my understanding of American culture was limited to what I witnessed when I visited very summer and what I learned in the classroom at my international school. While I love to travel and I actively pursue any opportunity I have to visit a new country, part of me was curious to explore this country. The country I chose to study in.

World War Two Memorial looking at the Washington Memorial

World War Two Memorial looking at the Washington Memorial

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