Summer in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. offers an unparalleled mix of intellectual and cultural resources that makes for a vibrant city classroom experience. This cosmopolitan city is headquarters to national and international organizations, embassies, and cultural institutions that create a wealth of public programs, exhibits and special events. GW Pre-College students have the opportunity to visit the Smithsonian and other world class museums, galleries, theaters, national and historic landmarks, and government sites such as the White House, Supreme Court and the U.S. Capitol. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts performances by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists every evening—for free!
Summer concerts are on many street corners and even at the National Zoo. Historic Union Station is a magnificent gathering spot and its marble corridors are lined with two stories of boutiques, restaurants and a movie theater. Students enjoy trips to Georgetown, Eastern Market, and the diverse U Street District and Adams Morgan. Whether you’re paddling on the Potomac, jogging through Rock Creek Park, watching movies under the stars on the National Mall or experiencing the cultural extravaganza of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, you will enjoy a summer that can only be found in Washington, D.C.
The GW Experience
Students
GW student entrepreneurs may apply for spots in entrepreneurship incubator.
A Home Away from HomeTwins study medicine and public health at George Washington.
Student Co-Produces New AlbumGeorge Washington student José Curbelo helped produce an album of northern Uruguayan music for Smithsonian Folkways.
A Call to ServiceGW students traveled to Guatemala, Honduras, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Puerto Rico as part of the fourth annual Alternative Winter Break program.
Faculty
GSPM professors teach practical skills to emerging politicians in Egypt.
South African Youth Perform at GWLatest collaboration between Professor of Theatre Leslie Jacobson and the Bokamoso Youth Centre premieres Friday.
A Life-Changing CourseToday’s reading by Aryeh Lev Stollman, author of “The Far Euphrates,” is the first of six from visiting artists in this spring’s Jewish Literature Live course.
Alumni
New scholarship program enables graduates to put a face and name to donations.
Fifteen alumni and one doctoral student will conduct research around the globe with 2011-12 Fulbrights.
Furry Friend Gets Kids Excited About LearningGeorge Washington alumna helped create a curriculum for elementary school students centered on the dog who used to serve as the postal service’s mascot.
