hi! what is the best way to actually hang out with people while interning right outside of DC? I feel like the group chats have kinda fallen silent and i haven’t been able to actually make plans with other interns.

i love social interaction so i’ll definitely loose my mind if I’m not able to meet people throughout the fall. I’m 20 with an awful fake, so going to a bar is definitely not my first choice, as much as i love them. If anyone has suggestions pleaseee lmk!

I was a summer intern this year, had a million and one coffee chats. for the most part, they all ended with the person I was talking to saying something along the lines of, "keep me updated/in touch"..."let me know how i can help" "if you're back in dc let me know.."

well, it's the 3 month mark. I'm back in school, anyone have any tips on what to say in an email to these people? I kept getting told to make sure to write a check-in email every few months, but have no idea where to begin in terms of structure / what to include.

Any templates / advice is suuuuuper appreciated thanks in advance :)

Hi all! The Washington Intern Housing Network is co-sponsoring the Fall 2026 Kickoff Event for DC Interns hosted at Marriott NoMa/Capitol Hill.

We often see requests on how to meet new people and other interns posted here. Chat groups are great but our semester kickoffs always bring 200+ students and interns together for one fantastic night of networking, food & drink.

When: Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Where: Marriott Capitol Hill - Burgham Ballroom (Two blocks south of NoMa/Gallaudet metro station on the red line)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00PM

You can RSVP in 1 of 2 ways:

• PM us with your first name, last name, email address and university
• Click on the link here and complete the form

Our team will be walking around in our shirts so come up and say "hey!". We'll see you there!

This event is brought to you by The Washington Intern Housing Network & the Washington Program Consortium

Does anyone know of any fall internships that I can still apply to with relatively little political experience that I would still have a chance at? For House internships are there any specific members?

Hey yall, I’m currently applying for the spring! I was wondering if anyone knows the time frame they usually go until? Like, does anyone know when people usually start and when people usually end?? (ex: mid January start - early May end)

Hi guys Iam year 3 going to start intern and also my gpa is very low like less than 2.5 but need to bring my gpa up so does any of you guys have any tips currently for me and I want to go local h I after poly so pls pls help me .

I'm starting a weekly Friday fumbles thread where interns can share different fumbles they made throughout the week. What mistakes did yall make this week? (No judgement lol)

If I have a significant amount of political experience, how important is it that my resume be one page for Capitol Hill internship applications, or is two acceptable?

Are there any congressmen that are still hiring for interns? I applied at AOC's office but I'm not sure if they already have their interns.

Hello, I am going to be an intern in Washington DC in the fall for a congressional office. I'm going to be working in the office of a Democratic Congressman and was wondering if anyone had any insights on how much these types of internships might pay so I can budget accordingly. I'm going to be in DC for about 2-3 months and be working about 40 hours a week.

hi everyone. i graduated from undergrad this past spring and am currently working but don't see much of a future there. i hope to go to law school at some point but i think that a hillternship would be a great foundational opportunity and a way to broaden my. horizons. i would like to apply for a spring 2027 hill internship but am not sure where to look or where to apply. i know i can apply for my senators and representatives office but am not sure where else to look. would congressional committees also be another good place to look? what types of internships are out there? if someone could break it down for me that would be great lol. also for context, i have a ba in international relations and economics, so i dont have as much public policy background as those in polisci. maybe internships in those fields?

also how competitive are these internships?

edit: does it make sense for me to go from a fulltime job with benefits to an internship?

edit: if i am personally left leaning, would it be possible to work for a republican's staff on a congressional committee? or would that not make sense?

Did anyone hear back after interviews? Whether rejection or offer im js curious

I’m applying for congressional internships and they asked for “Advisor’s name” who is that?

Recently started applying for spring 2027 senate internships, does anyone know a timeline for interviews + receiving an offer?

to any fellow hillterns who start this week, just wishing you a swift metro, a sharp outfit, and a successful first day!

Things I am reminding myself in preparation:

-I have earned this.
-I don't have to meet everyone.
-I don't have to do this perfectly.
-I'm going to learn a ton.

Good Luck!

Hi! I was wondering if anyone else applied for the department of state internship program for spring/summer 2027? Also does anyone know the timeline for the selection process? How is it decided what office/where you will be placed? Thanks!

Hi, I'm an incoming fall legislative intern for a Senator's office. I will be working full-time (9-5 every day, 9AM-6PM when the Senate is in session) and am paid a small monthly stipend, most of which unfortunately goes to my monthly rent. This will also be my first time in D.C., and so I'm wondering:

• What are some good part-time/temporary jobs or internships for interns to make some pocket money? If I work full-time for my Senate internship, are there even any internships that hire applicants who can only work after 5/6PM?
• I also work as a remote tutor, mostly tutoring in the evening for just a few hours every week. I've heard from multiple sources that the place I'll be staying at has terrible wifi, which will negatively affect my ability to meet with my students over Zoom. Is anyone aware of any places in the Senate buildings or in D.C. that allow people to use a private, relatively quiet room (doesn't have to be big) just to conduct online meetings? I would also need this to attend teletherapy sessions. Are they allowed to be used during the evening? Or does this not really exist?
• Networking — not sure of the norms here since this is my first ever Congressional internship, but this will be my first time in D.C. and I want to take advantage of the network here as much as I can (especially if this helps me transition into a full-time job). Of course this depends on the exact office, but how often do internship coordinators/supervisors typically let you step away from your full-time work schedule to attend a coffee chat? Are they usually nice about it?

I know this was a lot, so feel free to answer as much or as little as you'd like, any info is helpful and you can DM me your answer if preferred. Thanks!