<p>[[This might be kind of an odd question, but is it possible to participate in a summer internship program immediately after my first year at Smith?]]</p>
<p>There are numerous rising sophomore Smithies doing paid (although probably not enough to cover all expenses) internships in DC and other cities this summer.
Having a full-time internship after your 1st yr. garners invaluable experience, references and connections for future summers.</p>
<p>I also completely agree with Stacy; finding your own housing is a much better option over the UC system. In all likelihood, you can find housing within blocks of your internship, or choose your favorite area of DC to reside. Some Smithies, although doing different internships, arrange to be roommates while in DC. If you can room with a friend some of the stress and anxiety can be eliminated </p>
<p>The Picker Program is not open to /only/ Gov. majors. </p>
<p>Smith junior and senior government majors and to other Smith juniors and seniors with appropriate background in the social sciences</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.smith.edu/gov/jeanpicker.html[/url]”>http://www.smith.edu/gov/jeanpicker.html</a></p>