Housing
Most students who intern in Washington choose to live in the dorms of one of the local universities. When deciding where to live, you should consider:
The proximity to the subway
The proximity to your workplace
The quality of the neighborhood.
Some suggested universities are listed below.
George Washington University (GWU)
Very close to the subway and to Capitol Hill.
Pretty good neighborhood.
The dorms I usually recommend for Washington, DC interns
Georgetown University Law School
Within Walking Distance of Capitol Hill
Different location than Georgetown University
More expensive than other options, but offers more amenities
Thompson Markward Hall (for women)
Run by a Christian Ministry
Offers both meals and lodging
Within walking distance of Capitol Hill
Catholic University of America (CUA)
Some dorms are close to the subway, but others are a healthy walk.
They have a shuttle bus that reaches the subway
Decent neighborhood
Shuttle between the dorms and the subway
Farther away from Capitol Hill than either George Washington or CUA
Georgetown is not a close walk to any subway stop
There are shuttles and buses that go to the subway and into the city
A more active social scene than other areas in Washington
Other Alternatives
George Mason University offers housing, but is a healthy commute to Washington.
The University of Maryland is near Washington, DC but it was not clear what kind of summer housing offerings they might have.
Students can also find arrangements through craiglist.com or through listings in local papers. Buyer beware.
