Undergraduate Program (Maxwell School)

Undergraduate Program (Maxwell School)

Undergraduate Semester in Washington, DC

Live, learn and intern among of some of the most influential institutions and policymakers in the world, and grow your capacity to develop effective solutions to the world's most complex problems.

You’ll discover how Washington works—and be guided by faculty who are committed to developing policy solutions that are ethical, actionable and realistic.

During your semester in D.C., you will gain valuable work experience, make connections and jump start your future career, all while taking courses and earning credit toward your Maxwell degree. Learn from senior scholars and practitioners whose firsthand knowledge of the field is applied to pressing policy issues, and get a head start on your career with an internship in organizations ranging from governmental to nonprofit and private sector.


Maxwell-in-Washington | Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
1616 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036
+1.202.800.6580

maxwellindc@maxwell.syr.edu

Website: https://maxwell.syr.edu/dc


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