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     Over the last decade, technology has forged faster lines of communication and transportation, creating an interrelated world where borders no longer separate people. A new global community has emerged to link regional conglomerates, like the E.C., with other continents. Cultural exchange is becoming vital on a planet that trades internationally in goods and services. Many nations, like Korea, realize that in order to remain competitive in the twenty-first century, tomorrow's leaders -- as well as the average citizen -- need to be conversant in English and familiar with other societies where freedom prevails.
Youth is the time to spread your wings and venture off to meet new people, gain professional expertise, see breathtaking sights, and start on a life journey that may lead home in the end but will be enriched by sampling other lifestyles and work-place dynamics.    

       Upon returning from such an adventure, you will have international work experience on your resume, skills obtained abroad, and American know-how that will give your career a head-start. Some parents spend a fortune on their children's education but not a penny on the bridge between school and work, a transition that fails to be automatic in open societies. An internship in Washington, combined with the maturity that comes from living abroad, insures that when interns return to their native countries, they will be able to choose from the best opportunities. In another era, youngsters joined the Army to see the world. In times of peace, a work apprenticeship is a way to gain a competitive edge over other young people seeking good jobs. Such an investment can pay dividends throughout a lifetime.

     During or after college is the right time to practice what you have learned and stretch your potential. If you are unsure about what you want to do for the rest of your life, an internship gives you a chance to try different options and learn from other young people about alternative professions. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking for a new direction, an internship in the U.S. capital -- among an international student body heavily saturated with Americans -- is an exciting choice. You'll return a different person from the one you left behind.