Category: D.C.
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PLENty to do in D.C.

Happy end of the second week of classes! Other people at Tulane may refer to this as the end of the third week of classes for the semester, but I made the bold move of skipping the first week to attend the PLEN Women in Public Policy conference in D.C. After spending last summer in…
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D.C. Cupcake Shops, Ranked

This summer, I have been working on a very important research project. No, it is not my senior honors thesis— don’t worry, I have made no progress on that. I set out to try all the best cupcake shops in D.C., and since I had a full ten weeks to carry out this mission and…
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11 D.C. Summer Experiences

Throughout my summer in D.C., there have been so many moments when I have stepped back and realized just how cool and unique my experiences here are. Here are just a few of my highlights: Summer Solstice celebration: On this night, all the Smithsonians stayed open late and had various performances, food stations, and activities.…
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Afternoon in Alexandria, VA

One of my favorite parts about D.C. is how close it is to so many other places. Because I’m only here for 10 weeks, I decided against doing a full weekend trip somewhere, but I did want to take advantage of nearby cities. One of these is Alexandria, Virginia, which was just a metro and…
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Fourth of July in D.C.

There’s no better place to celebrate our nation’s independence than the capital. This year especially, with the “Salute to America” (aka Trump campaign rally) event, thousands of tourists and locals alike came out to celebrate. Here’s a recap of how I spent the holiday… I was exhausted the morning of the 4th, but since once…
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Happy Hour Culture

After a long day, no matter where you are, there’s not better way to recover than to sit in the sun, grab a cheap drink and food, and decompress with coworkers and friends. I have noticed that D.C. has this sort of “happy hour culture,” where happy hours are just another part of the day…
