Intern Diaries

Get an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to intern around Washington and the world with the SMPA Internship Diary series. Students give first-person accounts of their intern experiences at the White House, PBS, Justice Department and more.

Interested in submitting an Intern Diary story? Email [email protected] with your SMPA major, expected graduation year and a brief description of your internship.

Anna Fodero

Intern Diary: Anna Fodero on Capitol Hill

September 11, 2013
Interning on Capitol Hill in Senator Patrick Leahy's office was one of the most valuable experiences I've had at GW. Not only did I learn how to work in what is considerably the most professional environment in DC, but I also formed personal ties with a place that at first glance is intimidating.
Bridgett Lynn

Intern Diary: Bridgett Lynn at BBC World News America

April 29, 2013
I was surprised every day by how much I learned at the BBC's DC bureau, and my internship for BBC World News America (WNA) has increased my knowledge of international reporting and television news production.
Stephanie Stich at Capitol

Intern Diary: Stephanie Stich on Capitol Hill

April 19, 2013
“SMPA allowed me the privilege to say I worked on "the Hill" - an opportunity that most journalism students only dream about. And for that I'm grateful and ready to take on new challenges in my life and career.” -Stephanie Stich, JMC ‘16, Capitol Hill intern
Cara Bowers

Intern Diary: Cara Bowers at Meet the Press

January 24, 2013
As an SMPA student, I was looking forward to simply being in DC for election season. But when offered an internship with NBC's Meet the Press for the fall semester I couldn't have been more thrilled. I have always been slightly torn between Political Communication and Journalism; so finding an internship that was able to combine these two passions was perfect for me.

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