Our class will provide opportuniteis to consider international affairs, environmental studies, and international development from both theoretical and real-world perspectives. This experiential education program emphasizes hands-on learning through a semester long internship, guest speakers from a variety of DC based organizations, and a three week travel experience to an African country.
While in DC you will have the opportunity to
* interact with key people and key organizations in Washington, DC (from the World Bank to the World Wildlife Fund to the U.S. Congress) who devote their lives to environmental and development issues
* travel to Africa for three weeks with your class to meet with people on the ground, see incredible destinations, learn about cultures and history, and come face to face with real world challenges abroad
* intern (2 days per week) at any number of organizations or agencies, including the U.S. Congress, Environmental Protecti on Agency, Amazon Alliance, Center for Global Development, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and many more; and
* gain a wide network of contacts while in Washington DC and while overseas to help guide you as you begin to consider careers and job opportunities after college.
As a great number of Washington Semester Program former students have commented, this semester has changed their lives and has not only opened up a wide range of new possibilities and perspectives, but has also inspired them to pursue careers in international environmental affairs, international development, and international policy in general.
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me at heckel@american.edu. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Heather Heckel
Assistant Professor,
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