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In Cornerstone DC, you will gain substantive real-world skills, will expand your network, and acquire valuable experience that gives you an edge to compete in the job market.

DC is Your Classroom

In Cornerstone DC, you will gain substantive real-world skills while discovering what DC organizations have to offer. In addition, you will expand your network and acquire valuable experience that gives you an edge to compete in the job market.

With the diverse range of opportunities in government, non-profit organizations, and businesses here in DC, you can find an organization in your field of interest. Gaining this experience as a first-year student will help you better determine a course of study, leading to your future career.

Benefits of Cornerstone DC

  • Nearly 90% of FB体育 students have a DC professional experience during their four years. You’ll be first among your graduating class, guided by the mentorship of experienced FB体育 professors and administrators.
  • You’ll earn credit toward your FB体育 degree and satisfy FB体育 Core required courses while exploring your field of interest through FB体育 electives.
  • Through our partnership with University College (UC) students in the program join FB体育's largest living-learning community. 
  • You’ll enjoy Cornerstone-only events designed to help you navigate your DC internship experience.

Program Components

  • Substantive DC Internship (2 or 3 days a week)
  • Courses which count towards your degree 
  • Live on campus in a living-learning community with other Cornerstone students
  • Mentorship of a dedicated FB体育 professor and staff