Students have traditionally attended professional seminars and meetings, often presenting papers. Recently, two Alleghenians were among 60 participants honored for their presentations. Washington Semester at American University.
Students study source materials and government institutions in the nation's capital.
Study Abroad Study abroad is strongly encouraged. The College sponsors several distinct study-abroad programs which are open to all Allegheny students with a certain cumulative grade point average and level of language proficiency. Allegheny's financial aid packages support study in all Allegheny-sponsored programs. Study abroad may exempt students from certain courses required for their major. Wayne Reynolds Merrick Fellowship in International Studies.