UC Washington Center
Living in Washington, DC is a new and exciting experience for Washington Program participants. Known for its international atmosphere and cultural diversity, Washington, DC is a unique and stimulating environment.
The UC Washington Center is located in the heart of downtown, with easy access to public transportation, historical monuments, museums, restaurants, theater, and nightlife. Although the Program is academically intense, students are able to take advantage of a variety of activities offered through the UC Center. Recent activities offered by the UC Center include: tours of the State Department, White House, and Pentagon, trips to Philadelphia and Gettysburg, attending a Baltimore Orioles baseball game, Mama Mia, and taping of CNN's "Inside Politics." These are just a selection!
Click here for upcoming events hosted by the UC Washington Center
The UC Center publishes a weekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students in Washington, DC. Click here to read about what's going on around town!
UC Davis Washington Program
The UC Davis Program also offers activities to program participants such as: guided tours of Annapolis, MD and the U.S. Naval Academy by Senior Program Manager, Sara Lombardo, and tours of the Capitol and Embassies arranged by participating Davis students.
Many students explore the city independently, sometimes arranging weekend trips to New York and Boston. Below are links to local resources you may find helpful during your quarter in DC.
Staff Favorites
1. Cherry blossoms in the Spring
2. Walking around the monuments at Night
3. Eastern Market on Saturdays
4. Baltimore - catching an Orioles game at Camden Yards
5. Changing leafs in the Fall
6. Going to the top of the Washington Monument
7. Spending a day at the Smithsonian museums
8. Lunch at Potbelly or Five Guys
9. S'mores at Cosi in the Winter
10. Jogging on the Mall
11. Touring the Naval Academy with Sara
12. Weekend trips to New York City
13. Evenings in Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, and Georgetown
14. Frozen Custard at Dickey's
15. Fireworks on the 4th of July(Summer)
16. Visiting Iwo Jima and Arlington National Cemetery
17. Shopping in Georgetown
18. The International Spy Museum
19. Alumni Nights and events at the Center
20. Dim-Sum in Chinatown
21. Taking the metro everywhere
22. Attending a hearing at the Supreme Court
23. Inside tours of the Capitol
24. Seeing the baby panda at the National Zoo
25. Giving a great research presentation and completing the paper!