The AppState in DC International Experience

04/21/2016

It has come to our attention that there are still students looking for summer plans. Well guess what, we are still seeking students to join us in Washington D.C.! If you want this to be your new house and neighborhood for the summer months of 2016, apply to be a part of this program today. Their are tons of alumni and organizations that are looking forward to interacting with AppState students, like you, in our nation's capital. We look forward to seeing your application!

04/12/2016

Still looking for an internship in Washington D.C.? Appalachian has a subscription to a job board called Brad Traverse that has thousands of internship and full-time job opportunities posted year round. To log on, use the credentials below. Check it out!

Username: [email protected]
Password: jobs4mountaineers

A leading source for job leads on and off Capitol Hill, including but not limited to Congress, public and media relations, communications, political campaigns, legislative and regulatory affairs, public policy, foreign policy, and legal jobs.

04/05/2016

Although April 1st was our priority deadline, we are still accepting applications for students interested in doing internships during the months of summer 2016! Check out our website for more details on how you can experience AppState in DC.

Appalachian State University is providing students, like you, the opportunity to live and work in Washington D.C. while participating in an internship with a global learning focus during the summer months of May, June and July 2016. As a University Community, we are committed to introducing student…

03/30/2016

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in D.C. right now! Check out the link below to keep up with their progress because they sure are gorgeous.

Our priority deadline for participation in the AppState in DC International Experience is this Friday, April 1st.
Don't have an internship secured yet? No problem! Even if you're still waiting to hear back from an internship site, we encourage you to apply for this program.

Up-to-date peak bloom forecasts, news, information, & photos of Washington DC's cherry blossoms in 2016.

03/07/2016

Have a swell Spring Break, Mountaineers! Whether you are kicking it at the beach, shredding the slopes in the Rocky Mountains, or just hanging out at home, we hope you have a relaxing and fulfilling time.

02/02/2016

We are so excited to announce that Appalachian will have a presence in Washington D.C. this summer! If you are a student interested in doing an internship and living in our nation's capital during the summer of 2016, then come to our interest meeting this Thursday to learn more. Join AppState in DC and lets kick-start your journey toward global citizenship.

05/26/2015

Appstate Orientation has developed a mobile application for new freshmen and transfer students called App4O. On the application, students can view the schedule of events for each orientation session, meet the orientation staff and see a long list of resources that can be used while at Appalachian. Check it out!

Thanks for liking our page!! If you are curious about all of the awesome events that you have to look forward to at orientation, please download our mobile application called "App4O" on the Apple or Google Play store.

On App4O, you can view the orientation schedule of events, meet the orientation staff and see an endless list of resources that you can utilize during your time at Appalachian. Check it out!!

04/02/2015

We are very sad to announce that the University has decided to list the App House located in Washington D.C. Please take a look at the article below written by The Appalachian for more information.

We have appreciated everyone's support over the years and we will try our best to help students find alternative housing in D.C. so that App State can still have a presence in our nation's capital.

The App House in Washington, D.C. has been a resource for students and alumni but will soon be up for sale, as voted on by Appalachian State University’s Endowment Fund Board of Trustees March 27. The house, located at 622 North Carolina Ave. SE in D.C., is a place for undergraduates, graduates and…

02/26/2015

The east coast was hammered with snow over the past 24 hours! From The White House, to Boone and even all the way in Raleigh. All of these locations saw snow within the 5-7" range and it is absolutely beautiful!

We hope out entire Mountaineer family enjoys the winter weather! If you're cooped up inside and need something to do, check out our website to learn a little bit more about App State in DC.
dc.appstate.edu

02/03/2015

Alumni Spotlight!!
This past summer, Jonathan Williams lived in the App House as he worked in the office of Senator Richard Burr. As a communication studies and public relations major, Jonathan utilized what he learned in order to better serve and assist the constituents of North Carolina, and help them connect with their Senator as well as their federal government. During his time as an intern, Jonathan worked with other North Carolina college students in answering constituent phone calls and letters, giving tours of the Capitol building to North Carolina residents and visitors, attending Senate hearings and briefings, as well as just learning about Senator Burr and all his office does for our state.

One of the most defining points of the internship was actually walking on the Senate floor and being able to stand right next to famous Senate desks, such as President Obama’s when he was a senator, President Kennedy’s, and various others going back decades in history. Overall, the internship was a learning experience and demonstrated the rich history that the Capitol and Washington, DC.

Even better than the internship was the privilege to stay at the App House. Jonathan was able to walk to the Russell Senate building every day (though walking in business professional during the DC summer wasn’t too fun), which was much better than having to take the metro in to work as many of his other interns had to do daily. The App House was a way to have a group of people who quickly become your friends right there waiting when you get home. In a place where there’s no parkway to explore and no hiking to be done (despite the great amount of walking in DC), it’s great to be surrounded by fellow Mountaineers who want to go out and explore all the city has to offer as much as you do. This mainly entailed late night runs to We the Pizza and Good Stuff Eatery, a lot of rides by Uber and the metro, Jazz in the Park, and many times spent on the National Mall. Overall, it was an awesome experience and one that leaves Jonathan ready for the next great adventure in DC, whatever it may be.

01/28/2015

Come see us at the internship fair in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom until 12:30 today!!

01/27/2015

Alumni Spotlight!!
Last April, Cameron Carswell was offered a full-time position working for the American Council on Education (www.acenet.edu), a non-profit higher education advocacy group out of Dupont Circle. She works with the Vice President/Chief of Staff and Meeting Logistics Manager. Her days include everything from speech-writing and higher education research projects to managing the ACE Annual Meeting (http://www.aceannualmeeting.org/) and vetting venues in the DC area for executive functions.

Cameron lived in the App House during the first summer of her job and describes it as the perfect transition from Boone to Washington. "Although you are responsible for the daily responsibilities of being a graduate, you maintain the warm and encouraging family dynamic that was (and continues to be) so valuable and unique at App."

She says the location of the house creates Washington into an accessible opportunity to explore and learn. Since you don't have the daunting stressors of moving and adapting to a new housing environment, the App House allows you to truly absorb the city. Despite large cities notoriously isolating nature, rooming with fellow Mountaineers allowed for comraderie and fellowship for DC adventures. Having her Appalachian family there in the scary first few months after graduation made the transition to the "real world" memorable and invigorating. Thanks again to Dylan Russell for the opportunity to meet the "First Dogs" Bo and Sunny and to Paige Marley for the opportunity to share a laugh and a handshake with Vice President, Joe Biden.

Despite having lived in Washington for seven months now, she still enjoys being a tourist on the weekend. She highly recommends the App house to anyone looking to expand their horizons, tackle new and challenging opportunities, and puruse a wildly exciting culture, environment, and social scene.