Hello future interns!
My name is Diana Cabral and I am currently a junior at Stonehill! My major is Criminology which is why I am taking part in the Law and Criminal Justice program at The Washington Center here in D.C.! I am interning with INTERPOL- U.S. National Central Bureau. This organization handles domestic and foreign intelligence requests while coordinating international policing matters. If you have never heard of this organization, no worries, I didn't either. While I initially hoped to work with the CIA or FBI, I am pleased to say that I am very thankful with my opportunity to work for INTERPOL. I strongly encourage you to explore an internship with INTERPOL if you wish to have a future job in law enforcement.
INTERPOL is co-managed by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. This unique sharing of the organizations allows for agents from both departments to hold positions at the USNCB. I am working in the Drug Division of INTERPOL under two senior DEA agents. In the same building, there are DHS/ICE, FBI, USSS, USMS, FDA, CBP, EPA, and ATF agents just to name a few. Not only does my internship allow me to network simply within my division, but I am able to walk down the hallway and have access to numerous agents from the a/m agencies in order to gain a holistic understanding of how each agency works!
As far as adjusting to life in Washington....
Although I have never had to rely on public transportation in my life, it is relatively easy to get used to. You figure out pretty quickly how to navigate to and from work, class, and program events.
The apartments rented for The Washington Center are very nice... or so I hear from other interns, whatever you do, DO NOT live in Grosvenor Towers. (Apparently I missed the memo that the nickname for Grosvenor Towers is "Ghetto Towers" and now I am living in an apartment with numerous problems.) The other apartment complexes are very nice, especially Fenestra, so try to live there if you can! At any rate, a spacious apartment is still preferable to living in a dorm room.
There are many thing to see down here so make sure to plan trips to visit the monuments and museums if you decide to come. The Metro can get you in walking distance of pretty much everything so don't feel trapped if you cant bring your car.
This program is a great way to experience Washington D.C. and learn how to work in a professional business setting while still getting credit at Stonehill!
I hope this little bit of information helps you out and I will be sure to post more in the future!
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