These photos provide an overview of a day in the life of a Michigan in Washington student.

1. MichiganinWashington A full semester living and learning program for University of Michigan undergraduates in Washington D.C.

2. What isMichigan in Washington? INTERN and LEARN in DC for a semester. Internships 4 days per week. Earn a full semester of credits. Gain real world experience. Take classes with students from across the country. MIW is available for students in all undergraduate majors.

4. Real-world experience!

5. Networking and career opportunities!

7. But I’m not a political science major… Receive credit in your major for… Internship. Research paper. To get these credits, faculty sponsorship is key.

8. Any undergraduate major… Students with a variety of majors have participated, including: Music. Business. Physics. Public Policy. German. Program in the Environment.

9. Where have students found internships?

10. How did students findthese internships? Students identify where they would like to work based on general knowledge and specific interests. MIW Preparation Course Provides access to the MIW Internship Database. More than 300 internship providers seeking interns. Intensive resume and cover letter workshops. Interview preparation and guidance on acceptance etiquette. All students find internships!

11. What if I don’t find an internship? MIW Faculty coaches students and works with internship providers to secure internships. Students who apply for early admission have more time to secure an internship. Contacts in the DC alumni club provide support. More internship opportunities are available in fall and winter than in summer programs.

12. Internships Alex Schmidt (left) and Ben Leighton (right) conducting research for the House Judiciary Committee.

13. How much time do I spend at my internship? Internships are Monday through Thursday, usually during business hours. Internships begin the same week as classes and end two weeks before the end of the term. Fewer interns in D.C. in the fall and winter means MIW interns have more responsibility and supervisor interaction.

15. The UCDC residence hall is five blocks from the White House.

16. 24-hour security is provided.

18. Tell me more about the UCDC Building. The UCDC center hosts students from across the country. University of Pennsylvania. Washington University. University of California system (e.g., Berkeley, UCLA…). Students share apartments. 4 students share each apartment. There are 2 bedrooms in each apartment. Each unit has a shared living, kitchen, and dining area. Most MIW students live with other UM students.

19. UCDC Apartment

22. When are courses usually scheduled? Required Courses Monday evening. Friday morning. Elective Courses Tuesday through Thursday evenings. Friday afternoon.

23. Who teaches the courses? Required courses are taught by University of Michigan faculty. Electives are taught by professors from participating schools. University of California – Berkeley University of Pennsylvania Washington University (St. Louis)

24. What can I expect from my DC courses? Variety! Attend courses that are not offered in Ann Arbor. Access! Meet and interact with prominent professionals in Washington, DC (many are from the University of Michigan).

28. Another UM faculty member, Sourav Guha, teaches the required research course which is held weekly on Friday mornings.

30. After graduating from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, she was a reporter, producer, assignment editor and news director at radio and television stations in Missouri. Her master’s thesis in political science combined her interests in news coverage, public opinion and public knowledge of politics and government.

32. Mr. Guha previously served as the Director of Research and Evaluation for City Year in Boston.

33. He has broad experience in social sciences, Asian studies, public administration and natural resources.

36. She is an elected member of the National Academy of Public Administration.

37. She serves on the Corporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and is on the Academic Advisory Committee of Yeshiva University.

39. Her interests are public opinion, campaigns and elections.

40. She worked in politics for several years, including two years as a Research Associate for EMILY’s List in Washington, DC.

42. How does MIW help me network? Fewer interns in fall and winter means that there are more opportunities to stand out. Social events and networking opportunities are arranged for MIW students throughout the term. Opening and closing buffets include MIW Board members, mentors, internship providers and others.

43. MIW students share their experiences with the MIW Board.

44. MIW students talk to U of M President Mary Sue Coleman at the Congressional Breakfast.

50. Research papers are due the day before students move out.

51. A closing dinner celebration is held with the MIW Board, Mentors and others at the UCDC residence hall.

52. Students participate in a Poster Session and program debriefing in Ann Arbor (or submit a video and written evaluation).

54. What does a typical poster look like?

55. How much extra does MIW cost? Tuition is the same, based on credit hours. Differences in cost of living, meals, housing and Metro transportation lead to higher costs than Ann Arbor. Estimated difference: $4,000 - $5,000 MIW Stipend Offered: $1000 (for most students) ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE up to and including full tuition!

56. Don’t just be a Michigan student, be a Michigan in Washington student!

57. Questions? MIW OFFICE 734-615-6491 www.lsa.umich.edu/michinwash MIWDC@umich.edu