WSP is Coming to a Close

Washington Semester Program 

Spring 2011

I can't believe this semester is almost over. It seems like only yesterday I was leaving the Windy City and heading toward the Nation's Capitol... Wow, time has gone by so fast... 

I can say that I have truly fallen in love with Washington DC and am so grateful for all of the opportunities I have been given since arriving in January.

This summer I will be staying in Washington, working for a well known author on their website and interning. 

Things I have Learned Since Arriving in DC:

1.  Metro & Public Transportation: 

• It is much more crowded than Chicago
• The rail handles on the train were made for 6ft men
• You WILL meet very interesting people on the train, and especially on the bus
• Get with the flow of public transportation, don't second guess your stop or the line you are taking or else you will be eaten alive by the passengers who are on the go!! 
• The metro system flows like a bicycle spoke -- everything flows toward the inner city and then back out

    2. Social Life:

•  Going out has its benefits...including networking and meeting other young professionals
•  U Street is very popular
• Themed Bars = Pirates

   3. Sight Seeing:

• There are more museums, parks, and historical landmarks than you can imagine. You will never see everything this city has to offer because there is SO much.

    4. WSP:

• The Washington Semester Program is a once in a life time opportunity. I am so fortunate for everything I have experienced and for all of the people I have met. I will forever tell my fellow peers about this program and encourage students to apply for the program.