Washington D.C. Spring Break Trip

Join Professors Stephen Meyers (Jackson School of International Studies; Law, Societies and Justice) and Jessica Beyer (Jackson School of International Studies) during this year’s Spring Break (March 23-29, 2025) in Washington D.C. to learn about the foreign policymaking process, connect with internships and early career opportunities, and network with UW alumni and others working in the nation’s capital.

Over the course of one week, we will meet with representatives from:

  • Washington State Congressional delegation
  • Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Department of Defense / The Pentagon
  • International NGOs, Research institutes, and Think Tanks
  • UW Alumni and Others

Throughout the visit, we will look at a variety of themes ranging from security and defense, human rights, and international development through to energy policy, environmental issues, and trade. We will also meet with human resources representatives and internship coordinators in government agencies, international organizations, and others to discuss opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain experience in Washington D.C.

Program Dates: March 23 – March 29, 2025 (UW 2024 Spring Break Week)

Cost: $750.00 (Covers housing, meals, and transportation in D.C., student responsible for their own flights/plane tickets).

For more information: Stephen Meyers (sjmeyers@uw.edu) or Jessica Beyer (jlbeyer@uw.edu).

Apply HERE !

The application deadline is December 1, 2024.