I’ve heard of other schools who have Washington-based programs. What makes Miami’s program unique?
A. While other schools offer some form of Washington experience, Miami’s program stands out for a number of reasons. First, since we only take a handful of students to Washington, the degree of interaction they have with guest speakers is extraordinary. Our students have had the chance to meet in an intimate setting with people such as Justice Samuel Alito, Seantor Bob Dole, Sam Donaldson, Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard Myers, Senator Maria Cantwell and countless other noteworthy figures from politics, government, and media. Second, the small size of our program along with our extensive Washington contacts enables students to visit venues such as the CIA, the Pentagon, the State Department, NBC’s “Meet the Press,” USA Today, and the West Wing of the White House. Finally, because of the size of the program, we can individualize the internship placement to fit the students’ academic and professional interests.
