Washington, D.C. impact report
Excursion | May 11-15, 2026
In a partnership between the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Bob Graham Center for Public Service and Beyond120, 24 undergraduate students representing 14 different academic majors explored public policy, law, international affairs, and more during the annual Washington, D.C. excursion.
This immersive professional development excursion included 8 industry partner site visits:
- The United States Capitol
- UF Office of Federal Relations
- Freedom Forum
- D.C. Mayor’s Office
- The Pentagon
- DGA Group
- Georgetown Law
- The World Bank
Impact At-a-Glance
100%
of students
reported a stronger understanding of skills needed in featured professions
91%
of students
strongly agreed this excursion helped them better understand potential career pathways
50+
Gator alumni participants
networked, mentored, and connected with students
Students are Saying
“Connections are everything nowadays, and having the opportunity to connect with UF alumni has been so valuable. My favorite stops were the Capitol, the World Bank, and all the networking dinners.”
“This whole experience has been highly informative and guiding in figuring out the various routes I can go through to pursue my career goals. It has given me the reassurance and comfort that it is possible to have a career with my majors, in ways that are not typically directly associated with their primary focuses.”