WISH Blog
How the African American Museum Impacts a Student’s Perspective
As a student or intern in Washington DC, you have access to some of the most amazing resources for culture and history in our country. You can immerse yourself in art, politics, science, history and...
Witnessing Law in Action at The Supreme Court is One Thing Every DC Intern Should Not Miss!
One of the most life-changing things about living in Washington D.C. is that you have a chance to get up close and personal with the inner workings of our government and justice systems. The Supreme...
Why Cultural Enrichment Matters to Your Career and Where to Find it in D.C.
It has never been more important to think inclusively and globally in the workplace. Embracing cultural diversity expands your views, knowledge and makes you a better leader. It's a little like...
7 Top Internship Fields Interns Crave in Washington D.C.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There is nothing like Washington DC. Being immersed in American history, politics, journalism, government at the center of everything is an experience interns...
How Networking Today Opens New Doors in Your Career Tomorrow—and How to Do it Right
Networking is a big buzzword for anyone who wants to succeed in business—and who doesn’t? But how do you actually do it right today so that it opens new doors in your career tomorrow? Networking is...
Imposter Syndrome: What Every Intern Must Know Before Disaster Strikes
Imposter Syndrome is a real thing, and every intern should know about it before disaster strikes in the self esteem department. “Do I really know what I am doing, or am I just a big fake?” It’s that...
How to Pick Your Battles at Work so You Don’t Lose the War
Or, good things to do when things go bad with a coworker, and how to pick your battles at work. If there is one thing to love about an internship, it’s the “people experience”. The quirky girl you’d...
Top 10 Cringeworthy Things Not to Do on Interviews—Ever
When you walk into that interview room, remember that hiring managers meet more people in a day than most people do in a month. They’ve seen it all–the good, the bad and the ugly. There are more...
The State of the Roommate (and How to Live with One)
Some people are a joy to live with. Others, not so much. One thing is true, regardless of your personality type, is that it can become a desperate state to live with someone who is not a good match...
A Giving Story of Our Founder, Jackie Lewis
Our Founder, Jackie Lewis, started WISH more than 25 years ago. Jacqueline and her late husband Robert attended a alumni reception for Marquette University. Says Jackie, Arts ’60, “That’s when we...