Take an in-depth look at how media influences public policy.
This program will examine coverage of major national news stories by various news outlets and include seminars with DC-based media experts to discuss and debate the First Amendment. During media week, students have the opportunity to:
- Be inspired by the famous monuments, world-renowned museums, and hallowed institutions that define our history;
- Meet with their Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill;
- Explore Capitol Hill and witness a Congressional Committee Hearing in action*;
- Engage in meaningful discussions with peers from around the country and debate the most pressing issues facing our nation in a Mock Congress; and
- Get a glimpse of diplomacy in action by discovering an embassy and meeting an ambassador or cultural attaché.
*When Congress is in session and open to the public.
