WASHINGTON D.C. CAREERS EXPLORATION TRIP - MARCH 2013

READ ON for more information about:
1. The goals of this year's D.C. careers exploration trip
2. A draft schedule of events
3. Cost estimates
4. How and when to register

1. The goals of the trip include:

• Introducing students to a variety of D.C. organizations
• Introducing organizations to the Humphrey School and its students
• Learning about programs, application processes, and future opportunities in D.C.
• Connecting students with Humphrey School alumni.
• Because of the timing of the trip, it may not necessarily be a good way to find a specific job or internship.

2. Schedule of events:

• Visits with federal, nonprofit, private and thinktank organizations, as well as panels of organizational representatives will take place Monday through Thursday, March 18 through March 21, 2013. The 2013 itinerary still is in the works. Until it is ready, click to see the 2012 DC Trip Schedule.
• We will visit organizations and/or have panels of organizational representatives each day for the 4 days of the trip.
• An alumni-student reception to be held the evening of Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

3. Cost estimates and travel grants:

• Transportation to and from D.C.: Check airfares online (airfares are currently around $400-$600 —but prices change frequently). Fly into either Reagan National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), or even Baltimore (BWI). There is public transportation from each into D.C.
• Transportation within D.C. via the Metro. Metro costs within the city: $6-8 per day.
• Food: Budget $35-45 a day.
• Lodging: We do our best to find alumni host housing for all students who need housing. Budget hotels/B&B's will be around $150-200 per night.
• Travel grants from GAPSA: There may be an opportunity for modest travel grants from GAPSA - the Graduate and Professional Student Association
• Babak Armajani Prize: This prize of up to $100 supports Humphrey School students seeking professional development opportunities outside of the formal curriculum. See Babak Armajani Prize guidelines.

5. Registration:

Registration dates: Tuesday, January 22 (noon) through Feb 1, 2013

• Online registration will begin Tuesday, January 22, at 12 NOON. You will receive an e-mail containing the link to the registration form.
• Up to 30 students may register. If more than 30 students register, there will be a waiting list.
• Registrants must make a firm commitment to participate.
• To register, fill out the online registration form (link will be sent at noon on Tuesday, January 22)
• SECURITY CLEARANCE : Because of the need for many D.C. organizations to do a security clearance for all visitors, we will be asking you for various security information on the application form.

We hope you decide to join us on this fun and informative trip! If you have any further questions, please contact Lynne or Martha.