2 Week Maymester Course in D.C.
Boilers Go to D.C. (BGDC) is an experiential learning program to study up close the historic interconnections of political communication, government, news media, non-profits, and other influential organizations. During this 2-week study away course, participants meet and interact with Washington decision-makers and communicators and visit historic sites that changed the course of our nation.
Summer Internship in D.C.
Spend summer 2024 in Washington, D.C., the epicenter of policy and innovation. Earn academic credit with an internship in government, non-profit, or private sector. Enjoy professional development training. Receive career readiness one-on-one mentoring with Purdue D.C. Alumni.
Financial Support for Summer D.C. Internship
The D.C. Fellowship Program offers financial awards to students majoring in Communication or Political Science for summer internships in Washington, D.C. with the Boilers Go to D.C. Summer Scholars Internship Program.
These prestigious fellowship awards are offered by the Brian Lamb School of Communication and the Department of Political Science.