Tagged: politics
Reevaluation
by Emily Williams (Spring 2017)
When I applied for the BUDC program in September, I had a very different semester in mind. I knew that it would impact my career in a great way More
Four Months in DC: My Front Row Seat to History
by Nick Neville (Spring 2017)
When I first arrived in Washington this January, politics wasn’t really my thing. More
Protesting in the Age of Trump
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
City of Compromise
by Jimmy King (Fall 2016)
Walking down Florida Avenue and the U Street area of Washington, you might feel as though you’re in a Deep South suburb. But in a 10-minute ride towards K Street, you’re right back in the concrete and glass, allegedly “soulless”, Washington that most Americans think of when conceptualizing their Capitol. 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
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
Kaelyn Hilliard
Remember Your Roots
Kaelyn Hilliard
Fall 2015
If there is one thing I’ve noticed as a Massachusetts native in Washington, DC, it is that Boston has quite a notorious reputation in this city. It’s known for its cold personalities, entitled sports fans, and branded as the city of blue-blooded liberals. But as a Boston insider, I see things quite differently.
I believe Boston is the city of the diehards, sports fanatics, and impassioned political junkies. Its character is built upon the attitude of its people—tough, boastful, and competitive. The people who built the Boston that stands today were the same ones that grew from nothing in the Southie projects and on the streets of Dorchester. They learned to fight quick and fight hard. Never be afraid to play with the big boys in order to win. Make things work or they never will, regardless of background or political belief. This work ethic may seem over the top, but it’s what makes Bostonians the hardest workers with the toughest skin. More
Kyle Plantz
6 Political Newsletters You Should Sign Up For Immediately
Kyle Plantz
Fall 2015
So now you’re in Washington, when all of a sudden you realize you have no idea what’s going on in the world of politics. Well, have no fear because I am here...to rhyme...and tell you what online newsletters you should get in your inbox and read every day. You’ll become a politico in no time.
The New York Times- First Draft on Politics
If you’re looking for an easy-to-read newsletter that will give you the basic political rundown of the day, then look no further than the NYT. Their political morning newsletter explains in layman’s terms everything you need to know that’s happening in Washington and on the campaign trail. Sign up here.
Politico Playbook
If you need to know what’s happening inside the Beltway — like waaaay inside — then there’s Playbook, a daily email from Politico’s Mike Allen. It’s a lengthy read, and pretty wonky, but it’s the place where all DC insiders go each morning. Sign up here.
Becca Saran
Interning on Capitol Hill: Do’s and Don’t’s
By Becca Saran
Spring 2015
Congratulations! If you are reading this, you most likely have landed an internship at the center of the American political system. You should first of all be extremely proud of yourself for getting this far—getting an internship and working on the Hill is no easy feat and I am sure many college students would like to be in your shoes. The next few months will be some of the most stressful but ultimately rewarding months of your life. You will walk the same halls as past presidents and use the same cafeteria as future candidates.
I decided to put together a list of Do’s and Don’t’s for interning on Capitol Hill so that you don’t feel lost in the mix of interns and hopefully find it helpful during your first few weeks on the job!
Meghan Durfee
Living as an Apolitical Hill Intern
By Meghan Durfee
Spring 2015
As a business student with zero interest in American politics (or anything politics-related really), you might think it bizarre that I chose to study abroad in Washington, DC. You might also be puzzled to learn that I intern on Capitol Hill for a congressman from my home state. Hopefully by the end of this post you will have a better understanding my motivations for doing so.
