Student Opportunities
As a philosophy major, you explore your interests inside and outside the classroom, taking a deeper dive into areas that interest you, answering questions that fascinate you, and earning leadership roles in organizations that matter. You will learn how to address people in the field, communicate effectively, and market yourself and your skills. Here are just some of the opportunities to build your skill set, and your résumé, at Washington College.
Find the Perfect Opportunity
Internships & Research
- Apply for paid internships through the Starr Center for the American Experience's Explore America Summer Internship Program.
- Arrange your own internship experience through your own connections, or by tapping into the Center for Career Development's extensive network.
- Take advantage of programming hosted by the Institute for Politics, Religion & Culture.
- Submit your work for possible publication in one of several undergraduate journals in philosophy. Washington College has a student-run philosophy journal, Apieron, that publishes student essays once a year.
- Create your own research project. Support, financial or otherwise, is available across campus, including through the Hodson Collaborative Research Program or the Cater Society for Junior Fellows.
To get started thinking about what research you might be able to do at Washington College, review our faculty’s areas of expertise.
Get Involved
Build your résumé and expand your social circle simultaneously by joining clubs, honor societies, and more that help you connect with folks with similar interests.