Domestic Study Away Programs

Butler in Washington, DC –Internship

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Intern in Washington, DC, for the fall semester and build skills that last a lifetime. Butler has partnered with The Washington Center (TWC) to provide a full course load of academics and internship opportunities while living in the nation’s capital.

Students will arrive in DC with a Butler faculty member who will orient them to the city and provide networking opportunities with Butler alumni. Then, they will start their internship and coursework with other university students at The Washington Center.

With internship opportunities becoming increasingly competitive, there’s no better time to secure your placement and gain a career edge.

Program Highlights

  • Career coaching from The Washington Center
  • If you commit to the process, complete tasks, and meet deadlines, we guarantee an internship offer that provides a meaningful experience and career-building potential. 
  • Internship will be either hybrid or fully in-person, requiring a commitment of at least 32 hours per week.
  • Friday Career Readiness programming with panels, networking, and job searching strategies. 
  • Full academic course load for the semester of 15 credit hours.
  • Butler faculty will orient interns before the official internship program begins. 

Butler in Los Angeles (LA) –Internship

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Students spend time in Los Angeles interning and taking classes. Our program offers a unique blend of academic learning, professional experience, networking, and fun excursions across Los Angeles. Students are responsible for finding their own internship, but Butler will assist with resources.

Program Highlights

  • Meetups with Butler alumni located in Southern California.
  • Group field trips to museums, hiking, beaches, media companies, and other cultural sites.
  • Possible activities include visiting museums such as the Getty Center, studio tours, the Santa Monica Pier, hiking to the Hollywood sign, and more.

Other Faculty-Led Domestic Programs

Butler faculty will offer various short-term programs in the United States. Check out the Domestic Study Away website to see what’s available this year.