Application Deadline for Washington Experience Program is February 10th

The application deadline for the University of Alabama’s Washington Experience program is February 10th. Students can download an application from the website and email it to Professor Michael New at Michael.J.New@gmail.com. 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 by email and set up an appointment.

Washington Experience Completes Successful Summer

The University of Alabama Washington Experience program just completed a successful summer. Nearly 20 undergraduates received political science course credit for their Washington, DC internships and over 30 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 Samuel Alito, meetings with Senator Jeff Sessions and Congressman Spencer Bachus and a luncheon with Weekly Standard Editor Fred Barnes. Students also had a chance to attend a number of social functions including an alumni reception hosted by Career Services. Plans for next summer’s program in 2012 are already underway.