More Than Just Museums

D.C. is by no means a geographically large city, only covering roughly 70 square miles. It, however, has so much to offer within its boundary stones. Whether you’re interested in history, government, art, or exploring new neighborhoods, Washington, D.C. has it all....

DC with a Cause

The idea of public service that most people have in Washington, D.C. relates to the government. However, there are multiple ways to perform public service. One way is through actual service and volunteering. This summer, I am in D.C. on a program through Ohio State...

WISHing You A Happy 4th of July

Whether you’re a local of the district or a visitor for the summer, there is no better place to celebrate Independence Day than in Washington, D.C. Don’t just take our word for it; take a glimpse at all the festivities happening throughout the city on July 4th....

US Senate Approves $5 Million for Paid Internships

US Senate Approves $5 Million for Paid Internships Interning on Capitol Hill just got a bit better for would-be interns looking to make their mark in DC, and WISH is ready to capitalize for our students. The US Senate recently passed a $5 million-dollar budget to pay...

Life on Capitol Hill

A lot has happened since I arrived and began my internship four weeks ago. I have followed a Senator on the short walk from my front gate into our office building, almost physically run into a TV political commentator, and...

Memorial Day Weekend in Washington

While gaining job experience at your Internship is an important part of your DC experience, exploring DC is also a big factor in making the most of your summer here. Since this past weekend was Memorial Day, there were some special events going on throughout the city....