One of the nicest things about the Washington Semester Program as opposed to a student just coming to Washington to intern on their own, is the faculty supervision provided and level of administrative and academic support provided by American University. Most internship organizations in Washington, and of course most parents like yourself, want to be sure that the student employee is affiliated with a reputable academic program to protect the interests of everyone involved. There's no need to go into the kinds of things which could happen when a student is out there alone with no one to turn to in case of a problem. The Washington Semester provides structure and ongoing support for students, to ensure the internship goes smoothly. Cable television is in every student room as well as access to the university's computer network, Eaglenet, which includes free access to the Internet, e-mail and the world wide web.
Every floor has a small kitchen with a sink, stove and microwave.
There's a big screen television with cable in each hall lounge and there are laundry facilities in each building. For a small membership fee, students can use the fitness facility at the Tenley Campus. The main campus has the library, theater, Kay Spiritual Life Center and Sports Center with a swimming pool, basketball courts, weight rooms and racquetball courts. All these facilities and resources are free and available to our students. Every privilege afforded an American University student, such as use of the Career Services Center or membership to any recreational club or organization, is afforded Washington Semester students.