It's almost my favorite time of year again! It couldn't be more true that summer is the three months we wait all year long for. The district is a magical place during the summer, between the summer flings, new friends from out of town, and ah the rampage of hillterns. Here is your guide to making the most out of your summer internship stay in the district:
1. Find a pool (ideally rooftop).
2. Take advantage of every happy hour, especially networking happy hours with fellow yopros (young professionals for those that aren't up on the lingo).
3. Explore! Between all the museums and beautiful gardens in bloom, theres always something to do
4. Jazz in the Sculpture Garden
5. Outdoor movie night
6. Weekend trip to NYC
7. Beer garden!
8. Make new friends by letting them know you know what you're doing and can guide them through the city.
9. Go to a country concert
10. Brunch. Always.
11. Spend 4th of July in the most fratty way possible followed by fireworks on the mall
12. Have your friends who are working there give you tours of the Capitol and the White House
13. Day trip to an amusement park (Busch Gardens, Six Flags)
14. Stalk celebrity politicians during your various internships
15. Find Frank Underwood during filming for House of Cards Season 5
I hope you enjoy summer in DC as much as I do!