Washington, D.C. impact report
Excursion | May 2025
In a partnership between the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Bob Graham Center for Public Service and Beyond120, students explored public policy, law, international affairs and more across the Washington D.C. area during this five-day excursion.
This immersive professional development excursion included 6 industry partner site visits:
- George Washington Law School
- Ferrero Rocher
- Office of the Mayor Muriel Bowser
- The World Bank
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
- The Pentagon
Impact At-a-Glance
95%
of students
said this excursion helped them better understand their potential career pathways
82%
of students
they better understand skills and professionalization required
82%
of students
found the networking opportunities very valuable to expanding their professional network
Students are Saying
“I was introduced to careers I never dreamed of while in DC and learned ways in which I can use my degree outside of working in government. Also, I got to meet several young professionals that provided me with a roadmap of getting to DC after graduation.”
“Being able to experience Washington D.C. for the first time was an invaluable opportunity to understand the history and prowess of the city; I loved the opportunity to meet with so many UF alumni and learn about their experiences and further advice for us. The most important thing I learned was to grow and take care of your network and do not underestimate the importance of interpersonal relationships.”
“This trip offers invaluable professional development by allowing students the opportunity to learn by doing. From timeliness, networking, and confidence, the trip visits and receptions allow for us to practice different kinds of professionalism in unique ways we usually wouldn’t get in the classroom or on campus.”