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How to Land an Internship in DC

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For many college students, landing an internship or job on Capitol Hill would mean gaining life and work experience in one of the world’s leading cities for legislation, lobbying, foreign embassies, judicature, museums and banking, just to name a few. Consequently, competition is fierce.

The Career Center

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The Career Center assists students with all of their career development and job search needs.

Should a Recession Affect the Major that a College Student Chooses?

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Some careers maintain success and stability even during periods of recession and economic downturn. We explored whether a recession should impact what students were choosing as majors – and whether parents were encouraging their student into “safer” fields. We found that most college students choose to study what they are interested in rather than focusing on how “safe” their job future might be – and their parents generally support that decision.

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