Finding an Internship

Washington, D.C. hosts hundreds of interns every year. UC Davis students have interned at over 1,000 organizations throughout the D.C. metro area, and they’re not just on Capitol Hill. Students have interned at international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), scientific and medical institutions, museums, regulatory agencies – and the list goes on. The Washington Program can help you find an internship that is of value to you, no matter what your major is. 

The most important part of the internship search process is to start strong. Make sure you know what you want to do, where you can look for positions in your field of interest, and get your experiences aligned with your interests. The following sections will detail common brainstorming tactics as well as tips on how to find the internship of your dreams.