A semester in D.C. gives you the chance to live in the town that's home to scores of professionals and agencies directly involved in the debate and formulation of U.S. trade policies. No other city offers such a distinctive forum for the study of the world trading system and its interactions with governments, and no other program offers you such a comprehensive, experiential approach to learning. It's a town that never stops buzzing with activity and a cultural center that always impresses people with its beauty. In the evenings and on weekends you have free time to enjoy the Smithsonian museums, the activities and lectures sponsored by embassies, the nightlife of Georgetown and Adams Morgan, the many parks and bike trails, or the mountains and beaches only a few hours away. You'll be living, learning and working with some 400 students who participate in our programs each semester.
Students are from both large universities and small colleges.
They come from every state in the national and from more than 50 countries worldwide. Their interest, politics, and life experiences are diverse. Washington Semester students live in modern residence halls on American University's Tenley Campus. Located in an affluent, beautiful, tree-lined neighborhood in upper northwest Washington, the campus is next door to the homes of senators, ambassadors, and other dignitaries. Grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and movie theaters are steps away.