The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, United States
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit educational organization that serves hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and more than 35 countries by providing selected students and integrated academic and professional semester in Washington, D.C., for academic credit. We're proud to claim more than 50,000 alumni all over the world who work in politics and government, media and communications, advocacy and service, and much more.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Alumni
Anne-Sofie Vanhaeght
PhD Researcher and Teaching Assistant at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Research
Education
Vrije Universiteit Brussel 2012 — 2013
Master of Science in Communicatiewetenschappen, Summa cum laude
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2012 — 2012
Media and Communications Programming, A+
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2012 — 2012
Academic Internship Semester, A+
Vrije Universiteit Brussel 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Communicatiewetenschappen, Summa cum laude
Mater Dei Instituut, Sint Pieters Woluwe 2003 — 2009
CVO-KHNB
Course Academic English
Experience
Vrije Universiteit Brussel September 2013 - Present
Association of Public Television Stations September 2012 - December 2012
VRT December 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Politics, Research, Dutch, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Culture, Public Service Media, Broadcast Television, Teamwork, Media, Event Planning, Social Media, English, Mac OSX, French, Creative Writing
Brenda Dubois
Corporate communication student at Odisee EMS
Public Relations and Communications
Education
Odisee 2015 — 2016
Business/Corporate Communications
Vrije Universiteit Brussel 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Media, strategic corporate communication & marketing
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2014 — 2014
Internship and Academic Seminar, Media and communication
Vrije Universiteit Brussel 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Communication Sciences
HUB-EHSAL 2010 — 2011
Science in economics
Koninklijk Atheneum Etterbeek 2004 — 2010
Secundair Diploma, Economics - Modern Languages
Experience
AXA Assistance July 2014 - August 2015
Hispanic Heritage Foundation September 2014 - December 2014
MLOZ July 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Teamwork, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Research, Spanish, WordPress, Social Media, SPSS statistics
Chloe Parker
MA Human Resource Management Student at Leeds Business School.
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Education
Leeds Metropolitan University 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Human Resource Management
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2013 — 2013
Academic Internship Semester, Human Rights
Leeds Metropolitan University 2009 — 2013
BA (Hons), International Tourism Management, First Class Honours
Grantham College 2007 — 2009
BTEC National Diploma, Travel & Tourism, Triple Distinction
Leeds Beckett University
Experience
Surfachem August 2015 - Present
Leeds Beckett University September 2014 - September 2015
Superbreak 2014 - September 2014
Center for Responsible Travel September 2013 - December 2013
Government of Gibraltar July 2013 - August 2013
Radisson Blu Leeds September 2011 - May 2013
Next Group PLC July 2011 - September 2011
The Sea Pines Resort June 2010 - June 2011
Grantham College December 2008 - July 2009
Red Clothing Store February 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Sales, Customer Service, Delegation, Sustainable Tourism, Time Management, Tourism, Communication, Tourism Management, Website Development, Multi Tasking, Charity Marketing, Hospitality, Coordination, Team Leadership
Lili-Anne de Jongh
MSc. Political Science Communications Adviser Leiden University Marketing assistant Decos Freelance journalist
Political Organization
Education
Leiden University 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Political Science, 4.0/4.0
Leiden University 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Leiden Leadership Programme Honours Academy, 3.7/4.0
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Bsc Political Science, 3.7/4.0
American University 2013 — 2013
Extracurricular course on advocacy work, Political Science and Government, Undergraduate degree
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2013 — 2013
Undergraduate degree, The Chwat Group Lobby Firm
Leiden University 2010 — 2013
Extracurricular course in Humanitarian Law & American Studies, Social Sciences
Hogeschool Leiden 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Communication, Communication, General, 4.0/4.0
Experience
Leiden University September 2015 - Present
Decos Information Solutions March 2014 - Present
Amnesty International November 2013 - Present
Holland Media Combinatie October 2012 - Present
Leiden University September 2014 - July 2015
CNV Internationaal September 2014 - June 2015
Leiden University 2014 - 2015
Chr. Harmonievereniging Crescendo October 2013 - October 2014
The Chwat Group August 2013 - December 2013
The Washington Center August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Written Communication, Political Science, News Writing, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, Journalism, Political Communication, Problem Analysis, Sociology, Communication, Discipleship, Social Media, Dutch, Leadership, Cultural Anthropology, Political Psychology, New Media, Corporate Communications, Politics
Melissa Fraser
Education
University of Iowa 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2004 — 2004
Academic Internship Semester
Experience
GBX Consultants, Inc. December 2013 - Present
52D FSS Information Tickets & Travel August 2013 - Present
Verizon Wireless April 2008 - January 2013
TOP Language School December 2006 - December 2007
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) September 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Time Management, Coaching, Research, Teaching, Communication, Team Building, Work Ethic, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Accountability, Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Interviews, Employee Training
Monica Tafich
Entrepreneur / International Distribution
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1999 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, Organizational Communication, General
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2001 — 2001
Experience
Grupo Interdanta SA de CV March 2013 - Present
NEW NEW Fashion Retail Boutiques February 2007 - June 2012
Mujer Nueva - ORIGEN January 2002 - January 2003
Dittus Communications August 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Negotiation, Values-based Leadership, Human Factors, Retail Distribution, Brand Awareness, International Sales, Fashion Buying, Public Relations, New Business Development
Ramon Bravo
PhD Researcher / Project Manager
Management Consulting
Education
The University of Glasgow 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Management
Lund University 2002 — 2003
MSc, Environmental Management and Policy
Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, A.C. 1997 — 2001
Bachelors of Science, Accounting and Finance
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2000 — 2000
Experience
Policy Navigation Group July 2006 - Present
University of Glasgow September 2012 - Present
Columbia Business School 2013 - 2014
SunDogs Environmental Education Center 2004 - 2006
Permanent Mission of Canada to the OAS January 2000 - May 2000
Skills
Government, Economics, Policy, Marketing, Sustainability, Management, Project Management, International Relations, Analysis, Budgets, Luxury Goods, Environmental Economics, Leadership, Data Analysis, Corporate Social..., Spanish, Procurement, Business Strategy, Qualitative Research, Research, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, Strategy, Proposal Writing
Robin Marx
Multimedia Developer at Cartamundi Digital
Computer Software
Education
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2011 — 2011
Intern, Leadership
Universiteit Hasselt 2006 — 2011
Master, Computer Science
Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg 2005 — 2006
Bachelor, Communication and Multimedia Design
Ursula Instituut 1999 — 2005
High School, Math, Sciences, Latin
Experience
Cartamundi Digital September 2014 - Present
Programming Is Art 2007 - Present
LuGus Studios 2011 - August 2014
ExperienceIT June 2011 - June 2013
Hasselt University May 2012 - March 2013
Aztec Hub Developers Club January 2012 - January 2012
PHL 2012 - 2012
YWCA USA February 2011 - May 2011
ElectionMall Technologies, Inc January 2011 - May 2011
Exuvis July 2010 - September 2010
Skills
HTML/CSS, OOP, XHTML, MySQL, Programming, PHP, Android, Java, Windows, Flex/ActionScript, Web Design, Linux, Web Development, Flash, C#, Game Development, SQL, Software Engineering, C/C++, JavaScript, CSS, C++, .NET, XML, C, Photoshop, AJAX, Unity3D, Scripting
Simon De Wever
Trustee Officer at BNY Mellon
Banking
Education
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2014 — 2014
2014 Spring Semester - Belgium Initiative Governmental Program, Internship A, Academic Program A
Artevelde University College 2012 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, International Business Management, Graduated cum laude
Université Laval 2013 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Overall B (80%)
Ghent University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
Klein Seminarie Roeselare 2004 — 2009
ASO, Latin and Modern Languages
Experience
BNY Mellon July 2014 - Present
Study Sparkz February 2014 - May 2014
BNY Mellon July 2012 - August 2012
BNY Mellon July 2011 - July 2011
Société Générale July 2010 - July 2010
BNY Mellon July 2009 - July 2009
Skills
English, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Project Management, Research, International Marketing, Banking, Human Resources