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The
Holy Cross Washington Semester Program
has been in existence since 1971. Through this
Program a third year or first semester fourth
year student can spend a semester working, studying
and carrying out research in Washington, D.C.
for a full semester's academic credit. This is
a multi-disciplinary program which includes
students from the arts, humanities and sciences.
In addition to being the political center of the
Nation Washington is also home to many prominent
business, media, service, medical and art organizations.
The
Program is designed to provide a student, regardless
of major, an opportuntiy to:
- Bring
together past and current academic study with
practical experience
- Come
to a better understanding of the political process
and the formulation of public policy
- Develop
critical and analytical skills
- Pursue
independent research under the guidance of a
faculty sponsor
Admission
to the Program is highly competitive.
 This
Program not only provides students with direct
hands-on experience related to their major field
but the opportunity to work with national leaders,
engage in independent research and live in a
very stimulating environment has consistently
produced in students an intellectual and social
tempering that has greatly enhanced their overall
educational experience at Holy Cross. The overarching
goals of the Program are to provide students
with intellectual, personal and professional
growth and development.
-Maureen
Heney and Marian Wright Edelman - Children's
Defense Fund
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