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m4m4b4 t1_j2c1ykk wrote

Not sure if you’re only looking public sector, but don’t let people deter you by saying that there aren’t many internships here. Interns descend on this city in the summer (I did this along with a large group of college friends). There are tons of think tank roles available, the same private sector internships that would be available in any big city, and tons of small non-profits that literally run on unpaid labor

If you go to a school in the region, I’d be surprised if there weren’t job postings within career services for roles in D.C. If not, target some non-profits or think tanks that may be in an area of interest for you, find their employees on LinkedIn or the internet, and reach out with a personalized note asking to chat - learn about what they do and, if it sounds interesting, don’t be afraid to ask at the end of the conversation if they offer summer internships

Opportunities are aplenty, you just have to look far and wide

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