My Internship Journey in Washington D.C.
By Windy Wang
I joined the Boston University Study Program in Washington D.C. program in Fall 2017. It is such a meaningful experience for me, during which I not only experienced the diverse community in Washington D.C., but also improved my communication and networking skills. Besides taking courses at Boston University D.C. office and George Washington University, I did an internship with Wilson Center as a research assistant, focusing on international economies and trade. I am very excited to share my internship experience in this blog!
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Wilson Center) is an authentic think tank tackling international policies. Located in the downtown Ronald Reagan International Trade Center at Washington D.C., it is close to the White House, government agencies, and colleges. The scholars, staffs, and interns at Wilson center have such diverse backgrounds that there are always exciting things to discuss and share. As a scholar intern, I worked closely with two scholars on issues of international trade. I did research on North American Free Trade Agreement and China’s economic policies relating to the State-Owned Enterprises, fiscal policies, and emerging urban middle class. The papers and books I read have provided me with great insight on international development and deepened my understanding of Sino-US relations.
I am so grateful to have had this internship experience at the Wilson Center. The people and the culture inspired me to pursue my passion for international trade after graduation. I definitely miss my time in Washington D.C. To summarize and look into the future, I want to quote what a scholar told us at the Christmas celebration: “Wherever you go, there are always trees with lights.”