The CJCxDC program is open to CJC undergraduate and graduate students studying journalism, public relations, advertising, media production, and mass communications. We focus on building professional skills, expanding networks, and deepening students’ understanding of the intersection of media, communications, and policy.
There is no place like Washington, DC to prepare students to be communication leaders in a radically changing world.
CJCxDC is an immersion program that blends professional experience with the city’s political and international energy, giving students the opportunity to learn, work, and live in one of the most important media and communications hubs in the country.
Designed as an immersive study away experience, the program includes a 1- or 3-credit course, optional full-time internships, professional exploration track (shadowing, coffee chats, and more), weekly site visits, networking and professional conferences, and the chance to explore DC city life and culture.
We want to help you:
- Land a career in the media and communications industry
- Learn to network with confidence and strategy
- Launch a professional portfolio or website
- Lead with confidence in a fast-changing industry
Study, Live, Work in DC. This program values collaboration and connections.
Live in the nation’s capital, build a professional network, and see firsthand how media, government, and communications shape national conversation. A community of alumni, mentors, and DC professionals is here to help students navigate the experience. We hone life skills and equip students with the toolkit and preparedness for the real world and the media and communications industry.
In year one, CJCxDC students visited 26 organizations, connected with more than 200 DC professionals and alumni, and completed 9 internships across media, government, and public affairs. The list of partner organizations continues to grow each semester.
Photos from CJCxDC
Why Institutions Need Communicators
By Sophia Cachaldora
Washington, D. C. has a second language. A presentation becomes a deck. A request becomes the ask. A rehearsal for difficult questions becomes a murder board.
July 24, 2026
Do It Scared: Navigating a New City with Intention
By Sarah Stack
Leading up to the start of the semester, I had no idea where I would be in a few weeks. While some of my peers had their plans neatly lined up, I felt unready preparing for my big move to Washington, DC.
April 22, 2026
Send the Invite: A Lesson in Follow-Through
By Sophia Cachaldora
Early in my semester interning on Capitol Hill, a colleague gave me advice that sounds almost embarrassingly simple: if you want something to happen, send the calendar invite.
April 8, 2026
Opportunity Isn't Always Conventional
By Isabella Souto
For a while, I’ve had a very formal view of success. I believed networking had to be achieved through formal events, site visits, etc. , and that growth would find me in a structured space.
March 27, 2026
Partner & Site Visit Organizations
