Which is better for finding DC internships, Tufts or Georgetown?

For politics and public policy, Georgetown has the clearer edge for finding DC internships during the school year. The biggest reason is simple: it is in Washington, and Georgetown students routinely build internships into their semesters because agencies, think tanks, nonprofits, Capitol Hill offices, and consulting or advocacy groups are nearby. That proximity matters a lot when an internship expects you to come in two or three days a week, attend evening events, or network on short notice.

Georgetown is especially attractive for the student who wants DC to be part of everyday college life, not just a summer destination. Its School of Foreign Service and McCourt School create a strong policy ecosystem, and the alumni network in government, international affairs, and public service is unusually deep in the city. In practice, that means more professors with DC ties, more classmates already plugged into that world, and more opportunities that feel logistically realistic while classes are in session.

Tufts still works well for the student who wants a strong political or international relations education but does not need constant semester-time access to DC. Tufts has a respected network in policy and international affairs, and many students absolutely do spend summers in Washington. The difference is that from Medford, most DC internships are summer opportunities or require a more structured away-semester experience rather than something you casually add alongside a normal week of classes.