Maggie in Washington, D.C.

Ask me where I've been: Washington, D.C.

Major(s) Classical Studies and Politics (Minor)
Hobbies Knitting
Hometown Montrose, Colorado
Program/Study Site Washington Semester Program at American University, Washington, D.C.
Maggie in Washington, D.C. | Washington, D.C.

Why study abroad?

I wanted to experience a new environment, meet new people, and get professional experience.

Why did you choose Washington, D.C.?

I wanted to meet people from outside the Claremont bubble, and wanted to live and work in D.C. for a semester.

What courses did you enroll in while abroad?

  • U.S. Politics and Policy
  • Human Development and Global Issues
  • Effective Activism
  • Internship

What was your living situation?

Double room in an on-campus dorm.

What did you do for fun?

Go to museums and try new restaurants.

Highlights of the program:

Making new friends in my program, living in D.C., developing professional experience.

The most challenging aspects of your experience:

The classes were different from what I had come to expect in Claremont.

Final comments or suggestions for future participants:

 

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