r/DCInterns

I interviewed 5 weeks ago for a congressional internship. I was told I would hear back within 2-3. 3 weeks went by, emailed and heard no response. Another week went by, I called and was told I would hear within another week or so. That was a week and a half ago...

I’m about to sign a lease on a room, 20 min walking distance from my internship, but two of my roommates will be men, has anyone experienced this?

I’m applying for a press internship with a Senator and they want 3 writing samples. From other people’s experience, what types of writing examples look the best on an application?

So I'm kind of late to all of this intern stuff, but I think that working in D.C. would be really cool. I found about all of this last Friday. So I looked up my local rep. and submitted an application for his D.C. legislative internship just to call his office a day later to find out that there weren't any spots left. I wasn't going to take that for an answer, however. I called around and eventually got in contact with the man, a member of his staff that deals with internships, who told me that I was a good candidate for a campaign-side internship. Again, though, I'm not really interested in doing something that I didn't originally want to do for zero pay.

So I did some digging and found an event my rep will be at this Saturday at a Golden Corral, no less. I've made business cards and did a deep dive into his interests, policy, past interns, and personality. I plan on walking up to this dude and just spitting game. If I pull this off, it would be legendary dad lore. Wish me luck.

Any updates on Rep Larsen (WA) or Rep Davis (IL)? Anyone get rejections/offers?

Has anyone heard from Booker yet?

So it’s been weeks now (2+ week) since application deadlines and since I’ve submitted my applications. Is it fair to say I should give up ? I just haven’t heard anything no rejection no answer to follow up.

What would you recommend in that case?

Hi, I am interning on the Hill this summer from June 29th - August 7th. I am looking for a place for these dates and I am fully open to moving in and/or moving out a bit after my internship ends since I know how leases can be. I am mainly looking for a one bedroom/studio or private bedroom in or around the Capitol Hill/Capitol South, NoMa, Union Station area, or even Foggy Bottom area. Also, hoping to get something that is somewhat on the furnished side.

As I mentioned, I am open to the possibility of a private room in these areas that have roommates attached (preferably guys 21+ rangeish). I am a 23 year old graduate student at Penn State. I am pretty extroverted and love to go out and explore new areas. I like going out and meeting new people. Also, big eagles fan. I am somewhat new to the DC area and the Hill since I have never interned there before, however I have visited several times.

Budget is about $2,000/month or less.

Thank you!