One of the most distinct things about D.C. is the culture around professionalism and networking. Some people are natural networkers and love it, for others, their skin crawls at the thought of it. I am …
Trina Olsen
Professional Gains in D.C.
Since my time in D.C. is going WAY too quickly for me, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on all of the professional and educational activities and meetings I’ve had the opportunity to …
Highlights of D.C.
Before moving to D.C. for the semester, I knew I would like D.C. but I didn’t realize how much I would fall in love with the city. Aside from the exorbitant price of living, I …
First Couple of Weeks in D.C. as an Intern at CAIR Coalition
After enjoying two full weeks of free time to explore D.C., I started my internship at CAIR Coalition (Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition) on September 9th. I am currently in the middle of my fourth …
Blogging from the Library of Congress
I’ve been in Washington D.C. for almost two weeks now, and am really enjoying the city and the Wisconsin in Washington program. Classes have started, but my internship has not, so I have had plenty …
Introduction & Program Background
Hello! Thank you for visiting my blog and for taking the time to read about my experience. As an International Studies major at UW-Madison, I will be participating in the Wisconsin in Washington D.C. Program …