Welcome to the online home of The University of Alabama's Washington Experience program. The Washington Experience awards political science course credit to University of Alabama undergraduates who successfully complete political internships in Washington, DC during the summertime.
This website is a great resource for students who wish to spend their summer in Washington. It contains information about internships, housing, events, and scholarships. Any student who is interested in doing a Washington, DC internship is more than welcome to contact me with questions or arrange an appointment to discuss various internship possibilities.
I hope that you will be able to join us in Washington, DC this summer.
Michael J. New, Ph.D.
Director, Washington Experience Program
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
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News and Announcements —
September 3, 2009The application deadline for the University of Alabama’s Washington Experience program is December 5th. Students can download an application from the website and email it to Professor Michael New at mnew@bama.ua.edu. Program applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for internships during the semester break. Students with questions about interning in Washington, DC or about the Washington Experience program are encouraged to contact Professor New and … read more
September 3, 2009The University of Alabama Washington Experience program just completed a successful summer. Fifteen undergraduates received political science course credit for their Washington, DC internships and over 20 students who were in Washington over the summer participated in at least one event. Highlights of the summer included a private meeting with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a meeting with Senator Roland Burris (D-IL), and a … read more
