Intersession
AS. 192.330 International Studies DC Career Trek
The International Studies DC Career Trek has been canceled for Intersession 2026
Join the International Studies Program for a one-credit, four-day career trek to Washington, DC, designed to help you explore pathways in international affairs and plan your own career journey. Students will gain insight into a variety of career tracks, develop key professional skills, and take part in site visits to leading international affairs institutions, meeting directly with accomplished professionals in the field.
Lodging and some meals will be provided and an alumni networking reception will be held Thursday evening during the program. Enrollment is restricted to declared International Studies majors; Pre-majors are not eligible. This career trek will be taught by representatives of the Homewood International Studies Program and the Life Design Lab.
Speakers and site visits may include:
- U.S. government agencies
- Consulting/think tanks/lobbying/law firms
- NGOs/non-profits
- International trade/economics organizations
- Print/broadcast journalism outlets
- U.S. intelligence community officials
Summer
SAIS Summer Academies
Spend four weeks of your summer exploring international affairs in the heart of Europe or Washington DC.
Rising sophomores, upperclassmen, and recent college graduates earn four graduate-level credits studying with Johns Hopkins SAIS’ world-class faculty.
Learn more about the curriculum, campus life, and application requirements of the Summer Academies offered in Washington DC and Bologna, Italy, and read about the summer academy experience from one of our alumni.